Assistance Listing 93.164
Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · Indian Health Service
Assistance Listing 93.164, “Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment,” is a federal program administered by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payments for a specified use and direct payments for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $57.2M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
To ensure that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has an adequate supply of trained health professionals for Indian health program facilities by providing for the repayment of educational loans for participants who agree (by written contract) to serve an applicable period of time at a facility IHS has designated as a loan repayment priority site or in a designated specialty at a site with an appropriate position.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 93.164
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
Eligible individuals must be enrolled: (1) In a course of study or program in an accredited institution, as determined by the Secretary, within any State and be scheduled to complete such course of study in the same year such as individual applies to participate in such program; (2) in an approved graduate training program in a health profession; (3) have a degree in health profession and a license to practice a health profession; (4) be eligible for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS); (5) be eligible for selection for civilian service in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the PHS; (6) meet the professional standards for civil service employment in the IHS; (7) be employed with an Indian health program funded under Public Law 93-638, Indian Self-Determination, Title V of Public Law 94-437 and its amendments or the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47); (8) submit an application to participate in the IHS Loan Repayment Program. The term "State" is defined in Section 331 (i)(4) of the PHS Act.
Intended beneficiaries: Health Professional, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $3,000 to $51,672 for a 2-year obligation; average award $45,105.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.164. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 93.164?
93.164 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 93.164?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 93.164 provide?
The agency reported $57,193,850 in obligations for FY2023 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.