Deadline: 11-Apr-22
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for cooperative agreements for the Urban Indian Education and Research Organization Program.
The purpose of this IHS program is to fund a national Organization to act as an education and research partner for e Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) and for 41 Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) in 22 states funded by IHS under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA).
Applicant is to create and maintain a multi-platform, culturally appropriate and customized system that demonstrates improvements and expansion in education and research services and opportunities. Applicant is to:
- Identify and assess current, emerging, and new needs and gaps in policy related to UIOs’ operations, missions, and goals.
- Initiate and solidify partnerships with UIOs, epidemiology centers, and other research partners to improve and increase data research on Urban Indian health needs.
- Support UIO staff and leadership in all areas of training and technical assistance, particularly with the constant changes surrounding health care needs.
- Market the UIOs through the development of national, regional, and local marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Understand the critical need to document and analyze current and new Federal regulations impacting UIOs for reimbursement and related types of regulatory activities.
Funding Information
- The total funding identified for fiscal year (FY) 2022 is approximately $1,050,000. Award amount for the first budget year is anticipated to be $1,050,000.
- The period of performance is for 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for this funding opportunity, applicant must be a national organization with extensive experience providing national awareness, visibility, advocacy, education, and outreach related to Urban Indian health care on a national scale.
- The program office will notify any applicants deemed ineligible.
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For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337293