Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
This grant helps AI/AN tribes plan and develop coordinated mental health and support services for children, youth, young adults, and their families.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $6,863,777; ~19 awards anticipated; award ceiling/floor not specified.
Summary: Supports AI/AN tribes and organizations in planning and developing comprehensive, community-based mental health systems of care for youth and families.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to AI/AN tribes, tribal organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, or consortia of such entities.
Description
This program aims to assist American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and organizations in designing and developing a comprehensive, community-based system of care (SOC). An SOC is a coordinated network of effective mental health and essential supportive services organized to address the diverse needs of children, youth, young adults, and their families. The initiative seeks to enhance planning capacity and infrastructure among AI/AN communities to better support behavioral health and wellness.
