Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning Implementation
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous United States to establish or expand Community Health Aide Programs that improve healthcare access and outcomes in underserved communities.
The *Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning & Implementation* grant (HHS-2025-IHS-TPI-0001) is offered by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to assist Tribes and Tribal Organizations in planning and implementing a Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) in the contiguous United States. This opportunity, still in its forecast phase, will provide eligible applicants with resources to initiate or expand CHAP services tailored to the specific health needs of their communities. The CHAP initiative is intended to enable regional flexibility and adapt to local needs, making it a viable solution to improve healthcare access and outcomes within Tribal communities. This program offers funding totaling $3,000,000, with individual awards expected to range from $500,000 to $750,000. A maximum of four awards are anticipated, and these will be offered on a discretionary basis to eligible applicants, including Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations as defined by U.S. Code 25 U.S.C. 1603(14) and 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). Applicants must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes they intend to serve, demonstrating community support for their proposed CHAP operations. Notably, applicants cannot hold concurrent CHAP awards, meaning that active awardees are not eligible for additional funding within the same program cycle. In addition, Tribes restricted under the Alaska Moratorium are ineligible. The primary purpose of this grant program is to support the establishment of Community Health Aide Programs that provide access to trained healthcare aides within underserved communities, particularly in rural or isolated locations. CHAP aides play a critical role in delivering primary, dental, and behavioral healthcare, thus addressing health disparities and enhancing local health infrastructure. By fostering CHAP implementation, this program will contribute to health service equity and support self-determined healthcare initiatives within Tribal communities. The application package, including specific deadlines and submission guidelines, is expected to be posted in May 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov for updates on the final application release and submission requirements.
Award Range
$500,000 - $750,000
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Number of Awards
4
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
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. Eligibility exceptions Individuals, including sole proprietorships and foreign organizations, are not eligible. We do not fund concurrent projects under this program. If you get an award under this announcement, we cant later fund you under a subsequent opportunity for the same program while this award is active. Tribes prohibited under the Alaska Moratorium from receiving funds pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act may not apply.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
May 1, 2025
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Indian Health Service)
Phone
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