Simpler Grants.gov #HHS-2026-IHS-TPI-0001

Indian Health Service Grant for Tribal Community Health Aide Program Planning and Implementation

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is offering a grant opportunity to support Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous 48 states with planning and implementing the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP). - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Clinical and Preventive Services - Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for planning and implementation of Community Health Aide Programs - Includes development of clinical supervision systems - Establishment of technology infrastructure - Workforce development and training - Integration of health aides into tribal health systems - Sustainability and operational planning - Notable Requirements: - Open to federally recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous 48 states - Applicants must have completed a prior Tribal Assessment and Planning (TAP) grant or provide documentation demonstrating readiness for implementation - Submission of tribal resolutions or letters of support is required - 3 to 5 awards expected, with individual funding ranging from $400,000 to $666,667 for the first year - Total program funding is $2,000,000 for the initial period - Period of performance is three years, with continuation funding dependent on agency priorities and availability of funds

Description

The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Tribal Planning and Implementation (TPI) grant supports Tribes and Tribal Organizations in the contiguous 48 states to plan and implement CHAP. The program provides regional flexibility, clinical support, tailored healthcare solutions, technological infrastructure, comprehensive training, integration strategies, and addresses social determinants of health. It aims to help develop support systems for clinical supervision, establish technology infrastructure, address workforce recruitment and retention challenges, and plan for financial and operational sustainability within Tribal health systems. The grant supports the second step of the competitive grant process following the Tribal Assessment and Planning (TAP) grant and helps prepare for the final step of CHAP implementation.

View original listing