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Indian Health Service Seeks National Awardees for Dementia Care and Caregiver Support Programs

This opportunity from the Indian Health Service (IHS) aims to enhance dementia care and caregiver support for American Indian and Alaska Native communities nationwide. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal agency - Program Structure: - Two national awardees will be selected: - Option A: Dementia CAReS Program Coordination - Coordinate mini-project funding for clinics - Establish a Dementia Champion Network - Facilitate sharing of best practices through case studies and toolkits - Manage evaluation and data using performance dashboards - Option B: Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center - Deliver caregiver support training, services, and resources - Provide technical assistance to Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations - Focus on leadership, advocacy, and skills development - Products/Services Requested: - Program coordination, training, technical assistance, and resource development for dementia care and caregiver support - No specific part numbers or commercial products; emphasis is on service delivery and program development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be culturally tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native populations - Applicants must be federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, or Urban Indian organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29) - Projects are expected to span five years, with annual funding ranging from $250,000 to $750,000 in the first year - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as the focus is on programmatic services rather than product procurement.

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. The program funds improvements across the dementia care continuum, including early recognition and caregiver support. There are two options: Option A funds a national awardee to coordinate integrated priorities such as mini-project funding and a Dementia Champion Network; Option B funds a national awardee to deliver dementia caregiver support training and services. Funding ranges from $250,000 to $750,000 for the first budget period, with projects expected to be funded over five one-year budget periods.

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