Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Indian Health Service is offering a Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning and Implementation grant to help Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous 48 states plan and implement CHAP. The work supports building program readiness, including support systems, technology infrastructure, strategies to address health drivers, and financial sustainability within Tribal health systems. The grant is structured around three 1-year budget periods and includes substantial IHS involvement through monitoring and technical assistance; the application is tied to TAP completion or demonstrated TPI readiness. Applications are due May 15, 2026, and the opportunity provides $400,000 to $666,667 per applicant, with $2,000,000 total anticipated for 3 to 5 awards.