Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was September 4, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $250K – $750K, with about 2 awards expected and $1.05M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments, native american tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.00J (Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: Enhancing Sustainable Models of Care).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jun 30, 2026Posted
- Sep 4, 2026Application deadline
- Aug 21, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Close date
- Sep 4, 2026
- Est. award date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Award floor
- $250,000
- Award ceiling
- $750,000
- Est. total funding
- $1,050,000
- Expected awards
- 2
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Federally recognized Indian Tribes An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term "Indian Tribe" means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Tribal organizations A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.You must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes you will serve. Urban Indian Organizations Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that is currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653. The term "Urban Indian organization" means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a).You must provide proof of nonprofit status.
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.00J
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Indian Health Service
dgm@ihs.gov
301-443-2114
Places named in the notice
Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $250k – $750k, total estimated program funding is $1,050,000 and the agency expects to make about 2 awards.
How do I apply for “Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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