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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-ihs-ep1-0001-epidemiology-program-for-american-indian-alaska-native/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360301

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $3.5 million (at least $75,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $35.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.5 million |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $35.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.231 |

## 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)

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-IHS-EPI-0001, expected deadline July 1, 2027.

### Who can apply for Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities?

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

### What is the deadline for Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities?

Closed July 13, 2026. 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 $3.5 million each. About $35.0 million in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won Epidemiology Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board, Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Foundation, Seattle Indian Health Board. The program made 150 awards worth $191 million in that time.