National Indian Health Outreach and Education

The National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Program is a competitive cooperative agreement that funds health outreach, education, and technical assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. One award is anticipated, with a total funding envelope of roughly $1.1 million for FY 2026, distributed over three one‑year budget periods (total performance period of three years). Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve AI/AN populations. Funding may be used for health education, rural health transformation, substance‑abuse and suicide prevention, domestic‑violence prevention, special diabetes program outreach, tribal budget formulation, and youth health advisory activities. The award is a cooperative agreement, meaning IHS will maintain substantial involvement throughout the project. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026. • Funding range per applicant: $246,311 – $1,101,311 (total FY 2026). • Project period: 3 years (three 1‑year budget periods). • Eligible entities: Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. • Required deliverables: health‑education outreach, technical assistance, training, and reporting per IHS guidelines. • Cooperative agreement – IHS assigns a program official to collaborate on strategy, hiring, resource deployment, and reporting. • No cost‑sharing required; indirect costs may be claimed at approved rate or de‑minimis (up to 15%). • Expected award date: January 1, 2027; project start: January 1, 2027.