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

April 17, 2026 (forecasted)

Estimated total program funding: $35,000,000 | ~12 awards anticipated

Supports Tribal Epidemiology Centers and related organizations to strengthen public health capacity for American Indian/Alaska Native populations.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This opportunity aims to strengthen the public health infrastructure of Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that support American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The program is designed to help these entities fulfill the seven core functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) at 25 U.S.C. 1621m(b). The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to fund enough TECs to serve all 12 IHS administrative areas and the Urban Indian population as a consolidated area. Applicants may propose activities beyond the required functions but must address all mandatory components. --- ## Due Dates - Forecasted application due date: April 17, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $35,000,000 - Approximately 12 awards anticipated - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - 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 under 25 U.S.C. 1653 (must be nonprofit and provide proof of nonprofit status) - Intertribal Consortiums or Indian organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1621m(d)(2), incorporated for improving Indian health and representative of the Tribes or Urban Indian communities in their area **Additional requirements:** - Applicants must represent or serve a population of at least 60,000 AI/AN people or 70% of the Tribal governments in the area. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application package are not yet available. - The application process and full requirements will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360301) and the [IHS Division of Grants Management funding page](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/) when the opportunity is published. - Applicants should monitor these pages for updates, detailed instructions, and final deadlines. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports activities to enhance the public health capacity of AI/AN Tribes and Urban Indian communities, with a focus on epidemiology and data-driven health improvement. - Objectives must address all required TEC functions but may include additional relevant activities. - This is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by IHS in project implementation. --- ## External Links - [IHS Division of Grants Management Funding Opportunities](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360301) --- ## Contact Information | Division | Email | Phone | |---|---|---| | Division of Grants Management | [dgm@ihs.gov](mailto:dgm@ihs.gov) | 301-443-5204 |

Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities

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