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Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program

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The Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program is a cooperative agreement administered by the Indian Health Service to enhance culturally responsive dementia care for American Indian and Alaska Native people. The program is structured into two distinct funding options over a five-year period of performance. Option A, Dementia CAReS, focuses on coordinating mini-project funding, a Dementia Champion Network, success sharing, and data evaluation, with first-year funding ranging from 500,000 to 750,000 dollars. Option B focuses on establishing a Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center to provide resources, technical assistance, and training for caregivers and Tribal organizations, with first-year funding between 250,000 and 300,000 dollars. Recipients under both options must employ a full-time project director, participate in monthly calls with IHS staff, and present findings publicly at least once per year. Applications are subject to a merit review process based on weighted factors including the need for assistance, work plan, program evaluation, organizational capabilities, and budget narrative. The submission deadline is September 4, 2026, via Grants.gov. Awardees must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS administrative policies, and continued funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress in meeting project objectives. The expected award and start date for selected applicants is November 1, 2026.

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Indian Health Service funds culturally tailored dementia care, support, and training for AI/AN communities.

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service
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This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. 

Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national
awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities:  

  • Mini-Project Funding to help clinics launch culturally tailored services.  
  • A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders.  
  • Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. 
  • Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. 

Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership and advocacy, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

Funding range for Option A (CAReS) per applicant for the first budget period: ​$500,000 to $750,000 
Funding range for Option B (Caregiver Support) per applicant for the first budget period: ​$250,000 - $300,000​​

We expect to fund projects in 5 one-year budget periods for a total period of performance of 5 years.  

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