Public Health Nursing
Forecast
Indian Health Service plans to offer grants to tribes. It expects to make about 10 awards worth $1.5 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 1, 2028, with applications due around May 1, 2028.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 6, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards10
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | August 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | March 1, 2028 |
| Expected deadline | May 1, 2028 |
| Expected award date | July 1, 2028 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to tribes.
- 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 Tribe; A Tribal organization; or An Urban Indian organization.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The goal of this cooperative agreement is to improve the overall health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native men through a culturally responsive Public Health Nursing (PHN) case management and care navigation model. PHNs will engage men in preventive health and wellness services, increase access to care, promote early identification and management of health conditions, and support healthy lifestyle behaviors through coordinated, community-based interventions.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Division of Grants Management, dgm@ihs.gov, 301-443-5204.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Public Health Nursing?
Indian Health Service accepts applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Public Health Nursing?
Expected deadline May 1, 2028. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $1.5 million in total across about 10 awards.
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