Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health
This grant funds projects using evidence-based, community strategies to improve chronic disease outcomes and health care access for Indigenous populations in the U.S. and Pacific Islands.
Funder: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Due Dates: July 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov no later than 6:00 pm Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$1,000,000 per award; up to 2–4 awards; 24-month project period; $2,000,000 total program funding
Summary: Supports research, education, partnerships, and technical assistance to address chronic disease and health care access gaps among Indigenous (AI/AN, NHPI) populations through evidence-based, community-driven strategies.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, funds projects under the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) initiative. The CIIH aims to address chronic disease burdens—such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes—and health care access disparities experienced by American Indian, Alaska Native (AI/AN), Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations. Funded projects are expected to implement evidence-based frameworks and community-based strategies tailored to one specific Indigenous population of focus. Activities may include research, education, service delivery, partnership development, technical assistance, and dissemination, all with an emphasis on culturally grounded approaches, data capacity building, and sustainable health improvements.
