Domestic Violence Prevention

The Indian Health Service is preparing to award grants to support the development and expansion of Domestic Violence Prevention programs tailored for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. These programs must integrate culturally appropriate and trauma-informed approaches to address domestic and sexual violence, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, and child maltreatment. Grantees are expected to foster cross-sector collaboration with law enforcement, health care, behavioral health, social services, education, shelters, legal services, and advocacy organizations to create a coordinated response. The initiative emphasizes victim advocacy, the use of both evidence-based and traditional practices, raising awareness about the health consequences of violence, and establishing systems for data collection and sharing to inform ongoing improvements. Funded entities will be required to build long-term sustainability plans to ensure continued impact beyond the grant period. The program is designed to strengthen community-led efforts by empowering Indigenous organizations with the resources needed to deliver culturally grounded prevention and intervention services. The solicitation is posted under the Department of Health and Human Services and is accessible through the Grants.gov portal, with inquiries directed to the Division of Grants Management at dgm@ihs.gov or 301-443-5204. While no specific funding amount or deadline is indicated, the forecast date of August 6, 2026, signals an upcoming opportunity for eligible organizations to prepare applications aligned with these priorities.