[Indian Health Service](https://www.ihs.gov/)

July 31, 2026 (forecasted)

$14,000,000 total program funding | ~26 awards expected

Supports efforts to increase diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV, HCV, and syphilis and reduce related health disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change when the official notice is posted.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to support tribal and urban Indian communities in addressing the intertwined epidemics of HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and syphilis. The program’s objectives are to: - Directly increase the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV, HCV, and syphilis. - Reduce new infections of these diseases and associated co-morbidities. - Improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities related to HIV, HCV, and syphilis among the AI/AN population. Applicants will be expected to implement innovative strategies and interventions to achieve the following overarching goals by 2030: - Reduce new HIV, HCV, and syphilis infections to fewer than 3,000 per year. - Achieve a 90% reduction in new HCV infections and a 65% reduction in mortality, compared to 2015 baselines. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: July 31, 2026 (forecasted) - The official application package and exact deadline will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360295) when available. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $14,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 26 - Award ceiling and floor not specified; typical award amounts will be clarified in the official notice. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Urban Indian organizations, as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that are currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653. These must be nonprofit corporate bodies in urban centers, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and capable of cooperating with other entities for the purposes described in the statute. **Note:** Proof of nonprofit status is required for Urban Indian organizations. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360295) and the [IHS Division of Grants Management funding page](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/). - Prepare to demonstrate eligibility and provide required documentation (e.g., nonprofit status for Urban Indian organizations). - Monitor the program page for updates and the release of the full application package. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Funding will be provided as cooperative agreements, indicating substantial programmatic involvement from the Indian Health Service. - For updates and official guidance, regularly check [IHS Division of Grants Management Funding Opportunities](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/). --- ## External Links - [Program Page: IHS Division of Grants Management Funding Opportunities](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/) - [Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360295) --- ## Contact Information | Division of Grants Management | Phone | Email | |------------------------------|-------|-------| | Indian Health Service | 301-443-5204 | [dgm@ihs.gov](mailto:dgm@ihs.gov) |

Ending the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country

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