Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program
🏛 Indian Health Service
Can you apply?
This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations implementing produce prescription programs.
Applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14), a Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), or an Urban Indian organization serving American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Projects must increase access to nutritious and community-relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being. This is a cooperative agreement that requires active partnership with the funding agency.
Letters of support or Tribal resolutions demonstrating community support are required as part of the application.
This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations implementing produce prescription programs.
Applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14), a Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), or an Urban Indian organization serving American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Projects must increase access to nutritious and community-relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being. This is a cooperative agreement that requires active partnership with the funding agency.
Letters of support or Tribal resolutions demonstrating community support are required as part of the application.
Program description
This program supports Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations in implementing produce prescription models that increase access to nutritious and community relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations implementing produce prescription programs.
Applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14), a Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), or an Urban Indian organization serving American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Projects must increase access to nutritious and community-relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being. This is a cooperative agreement that requires active partnership with the funding agency.
Letters of support or Tribal resolutions demonstrating community support are required as part of the application.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support or Tribal Resolutions
- Tribal documentation (proof of federally recognized status or organizational authorization)
- Evaluation plan
- Sustainability plan
Program contact
- 👤 Indian Health Service
- 📧 DGM@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-2114
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.933 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$183,616,051
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$157,117,425
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$128,797,340
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$107,162,695
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$34,776,044
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$11,404,476
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$8,665,038
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$8,408,708
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$7,703,988
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$4,114,304
Top States by Funding
- PA 2 awards $312.4M
- MA 2 awards $191.9M
- VA 1 awards $107.2M
- OK 12 awards $13.9M
- CA 12 awards $13.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. You must be legally established or recognized by the Tribal governing body.
What is the award amount?
Individual awards range from $200,000 to $250,000. The total funding pool is $3.5 million available nationwide.
What can the grant fund?
Implementation of produce prescription models that expand access to nutritious, culturally appropriate foods and support whole-person health.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 22, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; applications submitted after that date will not be reviewed.
Do I need cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing is required. All project costs can be covered by the grant award.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate community need and support through letters or Tribal resolutions showing buy-in from your Tribe or community members.
- Emphasize how your produce prescription model addresses specific health disparities and aligns with cultural food practices in your community.
- Show concrete plans for sustaining the program beyond the grant period through partnerships, revenue models, or future funding sources.
- Include strong partnerships with local food producers, healthcare providers, or community organizations to strengthen implementation capacity.
- Use data and stories from your community to show why access to nutritious food matters and how produce prescriptions will improve health outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to secure and include required community support letters or Tribal resolutions before submission. Not demonstrating how the program addresses specific health needs in your community. Underestimating the scope of work required to implement a sustainable produce prescription model within the budget.
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