Urban Indian Health Program - Education & Research

The National organization serving as an urban Indian education and research partner to DUIA and all IHS contracted urban Indian organizations is seeking to advance health outcomes through evidence-based initiatives and capacity-building efforts. This opportunity, forecasted for release by the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services, is classified under NAICS code 541720, indicating it pertains to research and development in the social sciences and humanities with a focus on education and research activities. The primary objective is to strengthen the ability of urban Indian communities to deliver culturally competent health services through academic collaboration, data analysis, training, and innovation in urban health delivery systems. All activities will support the IHS mission by empowering urban Indian organizations to improve access to care, enhance health equity, and develop sustainable infrastructure for health education and research. The Division of Grants Management serves as the official point of contact for inquiries, with communications directed to dgm@ihs.gov or via phone at 301-443-5204. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov with a forecast date of August 6, 2026, and no set-aside classification has been designated. There is no specified place of performance, suggesting that work may be conducted remotely or across multiple urban Indian organization locations nationwide, with flexibility to accommodate distributed partnerships.