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Indian Health Service Funding for Dementia Care and Caregiver Support in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities

This opportunity from the Indian Health Service aims to enhance dementia care and caregiver support in Tribal and Urban Indian communities. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this funding opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Two program options: - Option A: Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support) - National coordination of dementia care access, resources, and support - Mini-project funding for clinics - Development of a Dementia Champion Network - Sharing of best practices through case studies and toolkits - Evaluation using standardized performance measures - Option B: Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center - National delivery of caregiver support training, services, and resources - Technical assistance for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations - Focus on leadership, advocacy, and skills development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Recipients must document emerging practices using standardized measures for quality improvement - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, and Urban Indian organizations as defined by federal statute - Funding per applicant ranges from $250,000 to $750,000 for the first budget period, with a total project duration of five years

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native people. The program funds improvements across the dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. There are two program options: Option A focuses on care access, resources, and support with one national awardee coordinating integrated priorities, and Option B focuses on caregiver support and training with one national awardee delivering training and resources. Funding ranges from $250,000 to $750,000 per applicant for the first budget period, with projects expected to last five years.

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