Urban Indian Health Program – Education & Research
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for urban Indian organizations and education/research partners working with Indian Health Service (IHS) contracted Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Applicants must be established national organizations with demonstrated capacity in urban Indian health education and research. The program supports collaborative partnerships that strengthen health services and research capacity within Indian communities in urban settings.
Geographic scope is national, though the program prioritizes organizations already engaged with IHS and DUIA (Designated Urban Indian Area) networks. Eligible activities include developing educational resources, conducting health research, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives that benefit urban Indian populations and their partner organizations.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 1, 2027 Application deadline in 208 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jun 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
National organization that is an urban Indian education and research partner to DUIA and all IHS contracted UIOs
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application Form)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity/Experience Documentation
- Letters of Support or MOUs from IHS-contracted UIOs
- Evidence of Indian-led or Indian-serving organization status
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.193 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$11,818,313
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$10,545,751
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$9,476,702
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$7,900,000
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$7,555,607
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$5,920,432
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$5,719,190
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$5,557,123
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$5,184,494
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$4,837,780
Top States by Funding
- CA 8 awards $34.1M
- AZ 4 awards $19.0M
- WA 2 awards $17.5M
- MT 5 awards $12.9M
- MN 1 awards $10.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.193). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,707,858 | |
| 2025 | $9,707,858 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,707,858 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
National organizations serving as education and research partners to IHS contracted Urban Indian Organizations. You must have demonstrated experience working with urban Indian communities and health systems.
What activities does this grant fund?
Education program development, health research, training initiatives, and capacity building for urban Indian health systems. Activities should strengthen connections between urban Indian organizations and IHS partners.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes, this is a competitive cooperative agreement. IHS will evaluate applications based on organizational capacity, partnership strength, and alignment with national urban Indian health priorities.
What is the typical project duration?
Cooperative agreements typically run 1-3 years. Multi-year funding may be available depending on project scope and performance.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is April 1, 2027. This is a fixed deadline (not rolling). Check with IHS for any pre-application requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your existing relationships with IHS contracted UIOs and DUIA networks. Show concrete examples of past partnerships.
- Frame your education and research activities as solving specific health challenges in urban Indian communities. Connect to IHS national priorities.
- Build a strong applicant team with staff experienced in both research and community engagement. Include urban Indian staff or advisory members.
- Clearly distinguish your role as a partner versus competitor to UIOs. Explain how your support strengthens their capacity, not replaces it.
- Budget realistically for multi-year sustainability. Show how the grant investment creates lasting change beyond the award period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague partnerships: Applying without documented relationships or MOU's with specific IHS-contracted UIOs. IHS wants to see concrete, active collaborations.
Unclear value: Proposing activities that duplicate or compete with UIO functions rather than genuinely supporting their capacity. Position yourself as a partner, not a service provider.
Weak research rigor: Submitted education or research plans that lack clear methodology, measurable outcomes, or connection to published evidence in urban Indian health.
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