Deadline: 12 October 2017
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking applications for its Zero Suicide Initiative grant program to improve the system of care for those at risk for suicide by implementing a comprehensive, culturally informed, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in Indian health systems.
This award focuses on the core Seven Elements of the Zero Suicide model as developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC):
- Lead-Create a leadership-driven, safety-oriented culture committed to dramatically reducing suicide among people under care. Include survivors of suicide attempts and suicide loss in leadership and planning roles;
- Train-Develop a competent, confident, and caring workforce;
- Identify-Systematically identify and assess suicide risk among people receiving care;
- Engage-Ensure every individual has a pathway to care that is both timely and adequate to meet his or her needs. Include collaborative safety planning and restriction of lethal means;
- Treat-Use effective, evidence-based treatments that directly target suicidal thoughts and behaviors;
- Transition-Provide continuous contact and support, especially after acute care; and
- Improve-Apply a data-driven, quality improvement approach to inform system changes that will lead to improved patient outcomes and better care for those at risk.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $400,000
- Award Floor: $400,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- An urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29); operating an Indian health program operated pursuant to as contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or compact with the IHS pursuant to the ISDEAA, (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).
- Applicants must provide proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.