Domestic Violence Prevention: Forensic Healthcare Services
Forecasted
This grant funds culturally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic healthcare services for AI/AN victims of violence, supporting coordinated, community-based care and multidisciplinary partnerships.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $2,000,000; ~10 awards anticipated; typical award size not specified.
Summary: Supports expansion of culturally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic healthcare for American Indian/Alaska Native victims of violence.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—confirm with program page before applying.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Indian Health Service (IHS) aims to expand access to culturally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic healthcare (FHC) services for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child maltreatment, and human trafficking. Funding supports the development and expansion of FHC services across IHS Areas, emphasizing coordinated treatment, intervention, prevention, and victim well-being. The program encourages multidisciplinary, community-based partnerships such as Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) to improve victim response, service provider coordination, and access to comprehensive care.
