Tribal Epidemiology Center Notice of Funding Opportunity

Tribal Epidemiology Center Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Indian Health Service. This funding opportunity supports Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums they support, to strengthen public health capacity and fulfill the seven functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian…

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gov Maintenance Calendar Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities Department of Health and Human Services Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:HHS-2026-IHS-EP1-0001 Funding Opportunity Title:Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Health Expected Number of Awards:12 Assistance Listings:93.

231 -- Epidemiology Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:May 14, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 13, 2026 This is only a forecast. The synopsis and application package are not yet posted, and we have not yet finalized the application due date. This opportunity will be updated when it is published in Grants.

gov Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 13, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date.

Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 35,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Additional Information on Eligibility:Federally recognized Indian TribesAn Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14).

The term "Indian Tribe" means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.]

, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Tribal organizations A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26).

The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term insection 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.

5304(l)): "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.

You must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes you will serve. Urban Indian OrganizationsUrban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that is currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C.

1653. The term "Urban Indian organization" means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a).

You must provide proof of nonprofit status.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Indian Health Service Description:The purpose of this NOFO is to strengthen public health capacity of 1) Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and 2) the Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and Intertribal Consortiums that they support to fulfill the seven functions of TECs as outlined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) at 25 U.S.C. 1621m(b).

It is the intent of IHS to fund sufficient TECs to serve Tribes and Urban Indian communities in all 12 IHS administrative areas and serving the Urban population as a consolidated Area. Applicant objectives may include activities beyond the required activities but must address all required activities. Link to Additional Information:https://www.

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