Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
Forecasted
This grant supports Tribal efforts to reduce suicide among AI/AN youth by expanding culturally appropriate behavioral health services, early intervention, and community collaboration.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $14,000,000; ~35 awards expected; typical project period and award size not specified.
Summary: Supports suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts for American Indian and Alaska Native populations through culturally appropriate, community-driven strategies.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; eligibility limited to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
Description
This program aims to reduce suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by supporting tribal and community-driven prevention, intervention, and postvention initiatives. The grant focuses on improving care coordination, expanding access to culturally appropriate behavioral health services, and implementing early intervention strategies for at-risk AI/AN youth. Emphasis is placed on cross-system collaboration and engaging families, youth, and community partners to create comprehensive, sustainable suicide prevention frameworks.
