Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities
This grant funds Tribal Epidemiology Centers and related organizations to strengthen public health capacity and fulfill statutory functions for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Due Dates: April 17, 2026 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $35,000,000 | ~12 awards anticipated
Summary: Supports Tribal Epidemiology Centers and related organizations to strengthen public health capacity for American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Key Information: 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.
