Dementia CAReS Grants for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
This grant funds Tribal and Urban Indian communities to improve dementia care and support for American Indian and Alaska Native people, emphasizing Indigenous values and community self-determination.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Option A: $500,000–$750,000/year; Option B: $250,000–$300,000/year; up to 5 years
Summary: Supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and caregiver support for American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change when the official announcement is released.
Description
This program aims to improve dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people by supporting Tribal and Urban Indian communities. The initiative is rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, with funding for projects that span the full continuum of dementia care—from early recognition to caregiver support. There are two options for applicants:
- Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support): One national awardee will coordinate mini-project funding for clinics, build a Dementia Champion Network, facilitate success sharing through case studies and toolkits, and lead evaluation and data efforts using standardized measures.
- Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center: One national awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model, prioritizing leadership, advocacy, and knowledge development for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.
Both options require recipients to document emerging practices using standardized measures, supporting continuous quality improvement and better outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.
