Dementia CAReS Grants for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
ID: 355940Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)

Award Range

$750K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355940
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service is forecasting the availability of the Dementia CAReS Grants aimed at supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This cooperative agreement will provide funding to design, implement, and promote initiatives that positively impact individuals at risk of or living with dementia, with a focus on developing a multi-disciplinary network and sharing best practices within Tribal and Urban Indian communities. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $750,000, with a minimum and maximum award amount of $750,000, and it is anticipated that one award will be made. Interested applicants, including federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations, should prepare to submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions and can reach out to the Division of Grants Management at DGM@ihs.gov or by phone at 301-443-5204 for further information. The application package and specific deadlines will be announced in the future on Grants.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management
    (301) 443-5204
    DGM@ihs.gov
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