At a glance
This program funds Tribal Epidemiology Centers to strengthen public health capacity for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian communities, including data collection, disease surveillance, technical assistance, and support for the seven TEC functions. Only federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and intertribal consortiums may apply, and applicants must serve at least 60,000 AI/AN people or 70% of the Tribal governments in the relevant IHS service area. The expected total funding is $35,000,000, with 12 awards planned and first-budget-period funding of $2,000,000 to $3,500,000 per applicant for required activities. There is no cost-sharing requirement. The program is intended to serve all 12 IHS service areas and the urban population, and individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign organizations are not eligible.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Others