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ClosedOpportunity HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001

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

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was July 13, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $75K – $3.5M, with about 12 awards expected and $35M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments, native american tribal organizations and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.231 (Epidemiology Program).

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Key facts

  1. May 14, 2026Posted
  2. Jul 13, 2026Application deadline
  3. Jul 1, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
May 14, 2026
Close date
Jul 13, 2026
Est. award date
Jul 1, 2026
Award floor
$75,000
Award ceiling
$3,500,000
Est. total funding
$35,000,000
Expected awards
12
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Federally recognized Indian TribesAn 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 insection 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 OrganizationsUrban 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.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
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What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The purpose of this NOFO is to strengthen public health capacity of 1) Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and 2) the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that they support to fulfill the seven functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) at 25 U.S.C. 1621m(b). It is the intent of IHS to fund sufficient TECs to serve Tribes and Urban Indian communities in all 12 IHS administrative areas and serving the Urban population as a consolidated Area. Applicant objectives may include activities beyond the required activities but must address all required activities.

Additional information from the agency ↗

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 93.231

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$34M
FY25$1000K
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.231. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Indian Health Service
dgm@ihs.gov
301-443-2114

Places named in the notice

Alaska

Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $75k – $3.5m, total estimated program funding is $35,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 12 awards.

How do I apply for “Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001), 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.231

Tribal Epidemiology Centers

Indian Health Service
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Apr 1, 2027 (est.)
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.979
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Mar 1, 2027 (est.)
Who can apply
Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.193
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Feb 1, 2027 (est.)
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.00F

Zero Suicide Initiative

Indian Health Service
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Mar 1, 2027 (est.)
Who can apply
Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today