National Urban Indian Health Program (Education and Research)
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Sep 4, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) and federally recognized tribal entities serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in urban areas. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, tribal organization status, or be a federally recognized Indian tribe. The program funds behavioral health education, training, technical assistance, and quality improvement initiatives. Activities must strengthen culturally appropriate behavioral health services and improve access to care in urban communities nationwide.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 1, 2027 Application deadline in 149 days
- Mar 1, 2027 Award announced
- Mar 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the NUIBH program is to strengthen behavioral health services for Urban Indian communities by increasing awareness, advocacy, education, and collaboration nationwide. The program supports Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) through technical assistance, training, information sharing, strategic planning, and quality improvement to expand culturally appropriate behavioral health services and improve access to care for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations living in urban areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter or tribal entity documentation
- Project narrative describing behavioral health activities
- Organizational capacity statement
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Evidence of tribal consultation or UIO relationships
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.654 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,000,000
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$1,993,265
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$1,988,860
Top States by Funding
- CA 2 awards $4.0M
- OK 2 awards $4.0M
- MT 2 awards $4.0M
- LA 2 awards $3.9M
- NM 1 awards $2.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.654). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,772,887 | |
| 2025 | $13,772,887 | |
| 2026 est. | $13,772,887 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Urban Indian Organizations, tribal organizations, and federally recognized tribes serving AI/AN communities in urban areas. You must have nonprofit or tribal entity status.
What does this funding support?
Behavioral health education, training, technical assistance, strategic planning, and quality improvement. Focus is on expanding culturally appropriate services and improving access to care.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Yes, the deadline is February 1, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, so submit well in advance.
How competitive is this grant?
Competition is typically strong since it serves a specific, defined population. A clear alignment with urban Indian behavioral health priorities strengthens your application.
What is the funding amount?
The total program pool is $200,000. Individual award amounts are not specified; they depend on project scope and competitiveness.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record serving Urban Indian communities and cultural competency in behavioral health. - Clearly describe how your project strengthens behavioral health services specifically for AI/AN populations in urban areas. - Use the cooperative agreement structure to outline collaborative partnerships with other UIOs or tribal health programs. - Demonstrate sustainability beyond grant funding through partnerships, leveraged resources, or revenue planning. - Align your activities with national behavioral health priorities and IHS strategic goals for urban Indian health.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Overlooking the urban focus: Applications that ignore urban context or primarily serve reservation communities rarely succeed. Lack of UIO partnerships: Failing to show meaningful collaboration with other UIOs weakens competitiveness significantly. Generic health proposals: Proposals without specific behavioral health focus or cultural tailoring for AI/AN populations get rejected.
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