# Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-ihs-alz-0001-addressing-dementia-in-indian-country-models-of-care/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344451

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $100,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 27, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-IHS-ALZ-0001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 27, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $1.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.933 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

To be eligible for this funding opportunity, an applicant cannot be an existing awardee under the Addressing Dementia in Indian Country program. Also, under this announcement, an applicant must be one of the following as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603: • A federally recognized 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 U.S. to Indians because of their status as Indians. • 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. Applicant shall submit letters of support and/or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes to be served. • An Urban Indian organization, as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29). 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). Applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3).

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to support the development of models of comprehensive and sustainable dementia care and services in Tribal and Urban Indian communities that are responsive to the needs of persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Recipients will: 1. Plan and implement a comprehensive approach to care and services for persons living with dementia and their caregivers that addresses awareness and recognition, accurate and timely diagnosis, interdisciplinary assessment, management and referral, and support for caregivers. 2. Develop, in collaboration with the IHS Alzheimer’s Grant Program, best and promising practices to include tools, resources, reports, and presentations accessible to Federal, Tribal, and Urban Indian health programs as they plan and implement their own programs. 3. Identify and implement reimbursement and funding streams that will support service delivery and facilitate sustainability.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-IHS-ALZ-0001 still open?

No. It closed on June 27, 2023.

### Who can apply for Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care?

Indian Health Service accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care?

Closed June 27, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $1.2 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Demonstration Projects for Indian Health grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Indian Health Board, The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Incorporated. The program made 106 awards worth $70.5 million in that time.