Youth Regional Treatment Center Aftercare Program
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native youth aftercare services. Applicants must be tribal nations, Indian Health Service programs, or tribal organizations operating Youth Regional Treatment Centers. The program funds cooperative agreements to provide community-based aftercare and case management services. Geographic scope includes all US tribes and AI/AN service areas.
Eligible activities include care coordination, partnership building across the continuum of care, case management support, and barrier-reduction interventions. Services must be culturally appropriate and address outcomes for AI/AN youth following YRTC discharge. Personnel, program services, and operational costs are typical budget allowances.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Oct 1, 2027 Application deadline in 345 days
- Nov 15, 2027 Award announced
- Nov 15, 2027 Project start
Program description
The goal of the Youth Aftercare cooperative agreement is to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth achieve and sustain safety, sobriety, and long-term success after discharge from a Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC). The program strengthens culturally appropriate, community-based aftercare services by improving care coordination, building partnerships across the continuum of care, and enhancing YRTC capacity to address barriers, support effective case management, and improve outcomes for youth.
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 documentation
- Tribal resolution or organizational authorization
- Letters of support from community partners
- Evaluation plan with outcome metrics
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 can apply for this grant?
Tribal nations, Indian Health Service programs, tribal organizations, and health systems serving American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Applicants must be capable of providing aftercare services to YRTC youth.
What is the deadline and funding amount?
Fixed deadline October 1, 2027. Specific award amounts are not set; the total program pool is $900,000 with potential for multiple awards.
What activities does this fund?
Care coordination, case management, partnership development, barrier reduction, and culturally appropriate aftercare services for youth post-treatment.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from applicants.
How competitive is this program?
Cooperative agreements typically have moderate competition. Strong applications emphasize cultural competency, partnership infrastructure, and demonstrated outcomes for AI/AN youth.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize cultural appropriateness and community engagement in your aftercare model. Reviewers prioritize programs rooted in tribal values and practices.
- Detail your partnerships across the care continuum—hospitals, substance abuse programs, schools, and family services. Strong networks improve outcomes.
- Include concrete metrics for safety, sobriety, and long-term success. Show how you'll measure impact for youth post-discharge.
- Address specific barriers your target youth face (transportation, stigma, housing) and explain solutions. Practical barrier removal is key.
- Demonstrate existing capacity and experience serving AI/AN youth. Include letters of support from partners and tribal leadership.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak partnerships or vague care coordination plans. Applications must show clear roles and communication across providers. Generic aftercare models fail to address AI/AN cultural context. Programs must explicitly incorporate traditional healing, tribal values, and community strengths. Unclear outcome metrics undermine credibility. Include specific, measurable goals tied to the three core outcomes: safety, sobriety, and long-term success.
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