National Urban Indian Health Program (Education and Research)

The National Urban Indian Health Program (Education and Research) aims to enhance behavioral health services for Urban Indian communities by fostering awareness, advocacy, education, and collaboration across the nation. It provides support to Urban Indian Organizations through technical assistance, training, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives designed to expand culturally appropriate behavioral health care and increase access for American Indian and Alaska Native populations living in urban areas. The program emphasizes the development of culturally relevant resources and infrastructure to address unique mental health and substance use challenges faced by these communities. This initiative is managed by the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 541720 indicating its focus on research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2026, as a forecast, suggesting future funding availability, though no solicitation number or set-aside details are currently available. Interested parties can reach out to the Division of Grants Management at dgm@ihs.gov or by phone at 301-443-5204 for further information, and additional details can be found through the official grants.gov portal.