American Indians into Psychology
ID: 352802Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)

Award Range

$228K - $268K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352802

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=110671
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "American Indians into Psychology," aimed at increasing the number of Indian clinical psychologists serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The primary objectives include recruiting and training Indian individuals to become clinical psychologists and providing stipends to support their education in accredited clinical psychology programs. This initiative is crucial for enhancing mental health services within AI/AN populations, ensuring culturally competent care. The estimated total program funding is $805,932, with individual awards ranging from $227,500 to $267,500, and applications are due by May 14, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

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