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Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program

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Issuing agency
Indian Health Service
Method
Cooperative Agreement
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 93.00J
PIN
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Location
Alaska
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The Indian Health Service is seeking applications for the Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program under a Cooperative Agreement.
  • Option A (Dementia CAReS) has a funding range of $500,000 to $750,000 per applicant for the first budget period.
  • Option B (Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center) has a funding range of $250,000 to $300,000 per applicant for the first budget period.
  • The total period of performance is 5 years, consisting of 5 one-year budget periods.
  • Applications are due by September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  • The place of performance is Alaska (AK).
  • Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.
  • Requirement: Applicants must be a Federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14), a Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26), or an Urban 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.

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Description

This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support).

One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits.

Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance.

Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development.

Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

Contact

Name
Indian Health Service
Phone
301-443-2114
Full source recordfrom Grants.gov
Detail
Id
360294
Ost
POSTED
Cfdas
Id
434384
Cfda Number
93.00J
Program Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: Enhancing Sustainable Models of Care
Opportunity Id
360294
Listed
L
Doc Type
synopsis
Flag2006
N
Forecast
Version
5
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Fiscal Year
2026
Archive Date
Jun 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT
Mod Comments
Updated Archive Date
Posting Date
Aug 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT
Est Award Date
Aug 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Forecast Desc
<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program&nbsp;will&nbsp;fund meaningful, measurable improvements that&nbsp;span the full&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;care continuum,&nbsp;from early recognition to caregiver support.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Option A – Dementia CAReS&nbsp;(Care Access, Resources, and Support).</strong>&nbsp;One national<br>awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: &nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Mini-Project&nbsp;Funding</strong>&nbsp;to help&nbsp;clinics launch culturally tailored services. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>A&nbsp;Dementia Champion Network</strong>&nbsp;connecting frontline leaders. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Success&nbsp;Sharing</strong>&nbsp;through case studies and toolkits.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Evaluation &amp; Data</strong>&nbsp;using common performance measures and dashboards.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support&nbsp;and Training&nbsp;Center.</strong>&nbsp;One&nbsp;national awardee will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support&nbsp;training,&nbsp;services,&nbsp;resources, and technical&nbsp;assistance.&nbsp;Services will&nbsp;support&nbsp;Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;awardee&nbsp;will&nbsp;develop&nbsp;and implement a comprehensive,&nbsp;culturally relevant&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support and training&nbsp;model.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will prioritize&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and advocacy,&nbsp;caregiver support, and&nbsp;knowledge and skills development.&nbsp;Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p>Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option A (CAReS)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$500,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;$750,000&nbsp;<br><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option B&nbsp;(Caregiver&nbsp;Support)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$250,000 - $300,000​​</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">We expect to fund projects in&nbsp;5&nbsp;one-year&nbsp;budget periods for a total period of performance of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Agency Details
Code
IHS
Seed
HHS-IHS
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Agency Name
Indian Health Service
Top Agency Code
HHS
Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
Id
"25"
Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
Id
"11"
Description
"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"
Id
"07"
Description
"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"
Archive Date Str
2026-06-29-00-00-00
Number Of Awards
2
Posting Date Str
2025-08-14-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jun 30, 2026 03:26:19 PM EDT
Est Award Date Str
2026-08-21-00-00-00
Last Updated Date
Jun 30, 2026 03:26:19 PM EDT
Estimated Funding
750000
Agency Contact Name
Division of Grants Management
Agency Contact Email
dgm@ihs.gov
Agency Contact Phone
301-443-5204
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-06-30-15-26-19
Funding Instruments
Id
"CA"
Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
Est Project Start Date
Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Funding Desc Link Desc
https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/
Agency Contact Email Desc
dgm@ihs.gov
Est Project Start Date Str
2026-09-01-00-00-00
Est Synopsis Posting Date
Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Applicant Eligibility Desc
(Other - Urban Indian organizations - Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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. See attachments.)
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
2026-03-02-00-00-00
Estimated Funding Formatted
750,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"HL"
Description
"Health"
Est Application Response Date
Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Est Application Response Date Str
2026-06-01-00-00-00
Est Application Response Date Desc
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
Revision
5
Synopsis
Version
1
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Agency Name
Indian Health Service
Award Floor
250000
Agency Phone
301-443-2114
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT
Posting Date
Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
750000
Response Date
Sep 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Synopsis Desc
This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.
Agency Details
Code
IHS
Seed
HHS-IHS
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Agency Name
Indian Health Service
Top Agency Code
HHS
Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
Id
"12"
Description
"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"
Id
"25"
Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
Id
"11"
Description
"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"
Id
"07"
Description
"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"
Number Of Awards
2
Posting Date Str
2026-06-30-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jun 30, 2026 03:26:19 PM EDT
Last Updated Date
Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT
Response Date Str
2026-09-04-00-00-00
Estimated Funding
1050000
Response Date Desc
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Top Agency Details
Code
HHS
Seed
HHS
Agency Code
HHS
Agency Name
Department of Health and Human Services
Top Agency Code
HHS
Agency Address Desc
dgm@ihs.gov
Agency Contact Desc
Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management dgm@ihs.gov
Agency Contact Name
Indian Health Service
Agency Contact Email
dgm@ihs.gov
Agency Contact Phone
301-443-2114
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-06-30-15-26-19
Funding Instruments
Id
"CA"
Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
Award Floor Formatted
250,000
Funding Desc Link Desc
https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/
Award Ceiling Formatted
750,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
dgm@ihs.gov
Applicant Eligibility Desc
Federally recognized Indian Tribes An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term &quot;Indian Tribe&quot; 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 &quot;Tribal organization&quot; has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): &quot;Tribal organization&quot; 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 Organizations Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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.
Estimated Funding Formatted
1,050,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"HL"
Description
"Health"
Draft Mode
N
Publisher Uid
63663447021080460591166620893220498695
Agency Details
Code
IHS
Seed
HHS-IHS
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Agency Name
Indian Health Service
Top Agency Code
HHS
Opportunity Pkgs
Id
293518
Listed
L
Dialect
XFDL2.2
Family Id
15
Mimetype
application/pdf
Extension
pdf
Package Id
PKG00293518
Cfda Number
93.00J
Last Update
Jun 30, 2026 03:25:57 PM EDT
Closing Date
Sep 4, 2026
Contact Info
Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management
Grace Period
0
Opening Date
Jun 30, 2026
Program Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: Enhancing Sustainable Models of Care
Agency Details
Code
"IHS"
Seed
"HHS-IHS"
Agency Code
"HHS-IHS"
Agency Name
"Indian Health Service"
Top Agency Code
"HHS"
Competition Id
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Closing Date Str
2026-09-04-00-00-00
Is Multi Project
N
Opening Date Str
2026-06-30-00-00-00
Topportunity Id
360294
Competition Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Opportunity Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Top Agency Details
Code
"HHS"
Seed
"HHS"
Agency Code
"HHS"
Agency Name
"Department of Health and Human Services"
Top Agency Code
"HHS"
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Electronic Required
Y
Open To Applicant Type
1
Expected Application Size
0
Workspace Compatible Flag
Y
Expected Application Count
16
Original Due Date
Sep 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Assist Compatible
No
Modified Comments
Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding.
Opportunity Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities:&nbsp;CAReS Program
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Top Agency Details
Code
HHS
Seed
HHS
Agency Code
HHS
Agency Name
Department of Health and Human Services
Top Agency Code
HHS
Forecast Hist Count
4
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Syn Post Date In Past
Yes
Synopsis Hist Count
0
Opportunity Category
Category
D
Description
Discretionary
Original Due Date Desc
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Forecast Modified Fields
revision, version, archiveDate, modComments
Opportunity History Details
Cfdas
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Forecast
Version
1
Revision
0
Opp Hist Id
{"revision":0,"opportunityId":360294}
Action Date
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"HHS-IHS"
Fiscal Year
2026
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Posting Date
"Aug 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Award Date
"Aug 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Forecast Desc
"<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program aims to fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full care continuum of dementia—from early recognition to caregiver support.</p>"
Agency Details
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Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
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Number Of Awards
"16"
Posting Date Str
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Create Time Stamp
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Est Award Date Str
"2026-08-01-00-00-00"
Last Updated Date
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Estimated Funding
"3750000"
Agency Contact Name
"Division of Grants Management"
Agency Contact Email
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"301-443-5204"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2025-08-14-08-38-10"
Funding Desc Link Url
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Funding Instruments
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Est Project Start Date
"Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Desc Link Desc
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Est Project Start Date Str
"2026-09-01-00-00-00"
Est Synopsis Posting Date
"Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"(Other - Urban Indian organizations - Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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. See attachments.)"
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
"2026-03-02-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding Formatted
"3,750,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
Est Application Response Date
"Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Application Response Date Str
"2026-06-01-00-00-00"
Est Application Response Date Desc
"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"
Revision
0
Opp Hist Id
Revision
0
Opportunity Id
360294
Publisher Uid
144391548447686798187448969956878507697
Opportunity Id
360294
Opportunity Title
Dementia CAReS Grants for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Cfdas
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Listed
L
Forecast
Version
2
Revision
1
Opp Hist Id
{"revision":1,"opportunityId":360294}
Send Email
"Y"
Action Date
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"HHS-IHS"
Fiscal Year
2026
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Mod Comments
"Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding."
Posting Date
"Aug 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Award Date
"Aug 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Forecast Desc
"<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program&nbsp;will&nbsp;fund meaningful, measurable improvements that&nbsp;span the full&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;care continuum,&nbsp;from early recognition to caregiver support.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Option A – Dementia CAReS&nbsp;(Care Access, Resources, and Support).</strong>&nbsp;One national<br>awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: &nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Mini-Project&nbsp;Funding</strong>&nbsp;to help&nbsp;clinics launch culturally tailored services. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>A&nbsp;Dementia Champion Network</strong>&nbsp;connecting frontline leaders. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Success&nbsp;Sharing</strong>&nbsp;through case studies and toolkits.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Evaluation &amp; Data</strong>&nbsp;using common performance measures and dashboards.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support&nbsp;and Training&nbsp;Center.</strong>&nbsp;One&nbsp;national awardee will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support&nbsp;training,&nbsp;services,&nbsp;resources, and technical&nbsp;assistance.&nbsp;Services will&nbsp;support&nbsp;Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;awardee&nbsp;will&nbsp;develop&nbsp;and implement a comprehensive,&nbsp;culturally relevant&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support and training&nbsp;model.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will prioritize&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and advocacy,&nbsp;caregiver support, and&nbsp;knowledge and skills development.&nbsp;Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p>Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option A (CAReS)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$500,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;$750,000&nbsp;<br><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option B&nbsp;(Caregiver&nbsp;Support)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$250,000 - $300,000​​</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">We expect to fund projects in&nbsp;5&nbsp;one-year&nbsp;budget periods for a total period of performance of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"
Agency Details
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Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
[{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"}]
Number Of Awards
"2"
Posting Date Str
"2025-08-14-00-00-00"
Create Time Stamp
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Est Award Date Str
"2026-08-21-00-00-00"
Last Updated Date
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Estimated Funding
"750000"
Agency Contact Name
"Division of Grants Management"
Agency Contact Email
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"301-443-5204"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2026-01-14-18-17-35"
Funding Desc Link Url
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]
Est Project Start Date
"Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Desc Link Desc
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Est Project Start Date Str
"2026-09-01-00-00-00"
Est Synopsis Posting Date
"Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"(Other - Urban Indian organizations - Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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. See attachments.)"
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
"2026-03-02-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding Formatted
"750,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
Est Application Response Date
"Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Application Response Date Str
"2026-06-01-00-00-00"
Est Application Response Date Desc
"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"
Revision
1
Opp Hist Id
Revision
1
Opportunity Id
360294
Publisher Uid
144391548447686798187448969956878507697
Opportunity Id
360294
Opportunity Title
Dementia CAReS Grants for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Forecast Modified Fields
revision, version, sendEmail, forecastDesc, numberOfAwards, estimatedFunding, estAwardDate, modComments, createTimeStamp, fundingInstruments
Cfdas
{"id":430554,"revision":2,"cfdaNumber":"93.933","programTitle":"Demonstration Projects for Indian Health","opportunityId":360294}
Listed
L
Forecast
Version
3
Revision
2
Opp Hist Id
{"revision":2,"opportunityId":360294}
Send Email
"Y"
Action Date
"Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"HHS-IHS"
Fiscal Year
2026
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Mod Comments
"Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding."
Posting Date
"Aug 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Award Date
"Aug 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Forecast Desc
"<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program&nbsp;will&nbsp;fund meaningful, measurable improvements that&nbsp;span the full&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;care continuum,&nbsp;from early recognition to caregiver support.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Option A – Dementia CAReS&nbsp;(Care Access, Resources, and Support).</strong>&nbsp;One national<br>awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: &nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Mini-Project&nbsp;Funding</strong>&nbsp;to help&nbsp;clinics launch culturally tailored services. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>A&nbsp;Dementia Champion Network</strong>&nbsp;connecting frontline leaders. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Success&nbsp;Sharing</strong>&nbsp;through case studies and toolkits.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Evaluation &amp; Data</strong>&nbsp;using common performance measures and dashboards.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support&nbsp;and Training&nbsp;Center.</strong>&nbsp;One&nbsp;national awardee will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support&nbsp;training,&nbsp;services,&nbsp;resources, and technical&nbsp;assistance.&nbsp;Services will&nbsp;support&nbsp;Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;awardee&nbsp;will&nbsp;develop&nbsp;and implement a comprehensive,&nbsp;culturally relevant&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support and training&nbsp;model.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will prioritize&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and advocacy,&nbsp;caregiver support, and&nbsp;knowledge and skills development.&nbsp;Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p>Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option A (CAReS)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$500,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;$750,000&nbsp;<br><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option B&nbsp;(Caregiver&nbsp;Support)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$250,000 - $300,000​​</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">We expect to fund projects in&nbsp;5&nbsp;one-year&nbsp;budget periods for a total period of performance of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"
Agency Details
{"code":"IHS","seed":"HHS-IHS","agencyCode":"HHS-IHS","agencyName":"Indian Health Service","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
[{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"}]
Number Of Awards
"2"
Posting Date Str
"2025-08-14-00-00-00"
Create Time Stamp
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Est Award Date Str
"2026-08-21-00-00-00"
Last Updated Date
"Jan 14, 2026 06:17:35 PM EST"
Estimated Funding
"750000"
Agency Contact Name
"Division of Grants Management"
Agency Contact Email
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"301-443-5204"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2026-01-14-18-17-35"
Funding Desc Link Url
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]
Est Project Start Date
"Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Desc Link Desc
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Est Project Start Date Str
"2026-09-01-00-00-00"
Est Synopsis Posting Date
"Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"(Other - Urban Indian organizations - Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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. See attachments.)"
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
"2026-03-02-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding Formatted
"750,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
Est Application Response Date
"Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Application Response Date Str
"2026-06-01-00-00-00"
Est Application Response Date Desc
"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"
Revision
2
Opp Hist Id
Revision
2
Opportunity Id
360294
Publisher Uid
144391548447686798187448969956878507697
Opportunity Id
360294
Modified Comments
Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding.
Opportunity Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities:&nbsp;CAReS Program
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Forecast Modified Fields
revision, version, opportunityTitle
Cfdas
{"id":434384,"revision":3,"cfdaNumber":"93.00J","programTitle":"Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: Enhancing Sustainable Models of Care","opportunityId":360294}
Listed
L
Forecast
Version
4
Revision
4
Opp Hist Id
{"revision":4,"opportunityId":360294}
Action Date
"Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"HHS-IHS"
Fiscal Year
2026
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Aug 14, 2025 08:38:10 AM EDT"
Mod Comments
"Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding."
Posting Date
"Aug 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Award Date
"Aug 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Forecast Desc
"<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program&nbsp;will&nbsp;fund meaningful, measurable improvements that&nbsp;span the full&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;care continuum,&nbsp;from early recognition to caregiver support.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Option A – Dementia CAReS&nbsp;(Care Access, Resources, and Support).</strong>&nbsp;One national<br>awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: &nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Mini-Project&nbsp;Funding</strong>&nbsp;to help&nbsp;clinics launch culturally tailored services. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>A&nbsp;Dementia Champion Network</strong>&nbsp;connecting frontline leaders. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Success&nbsp;Sharing</strong>&nbsp;through case studies and toolkits.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Evaluation &amp; Data</strong>&nbsp;using common performance measures and dashboards.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support&nbsp;and Training&nbsp;Center.</strong>&nbsp;One&nbsp;national awardee will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support&nbsp;training,&nbsp;services,&nbsp;resources, and technical&nbsp;assistance.&nbsp;Services will&nbsp;support&nbsp;Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;awardee&nbsp;will&nbsp;develop&nbsp;and implement a comprehensive,&nbsp;culturally relevant&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;support and training&nbsp;model.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will prioritize&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and advocacy,&nbsp;caregiver support, and&nbsp;knowledge and skills development.&nbsp;Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p>Across both&nbsp;options, recipients will document emerging practices&nbsp;using&nbsp;standardized measures.&nbsp;These measures&nbsp;will&nbsp;guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people&nbsp;and their caregivers.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option A (CAReS)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$500,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;$750,000&nbsp;<br><strong>Funding range&nbsp;for Option B&nbsp;(Caregiver&nbsp;Support)&nbsp;per applicant for the first budget period:</strong>&nbsp;​$250,000 - $300,000​​</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">We expect to fund projects in&nbsp;5&nbsp;one-year&nbsp;budget periods for a total period of performance of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"
Agency Details
{"code":"IHS","seed":"HHS-IHS","agencyCode":"HHS-IHS","agencyName":"Indian Health Service","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
Opportunity Id
360294
Applicant Types
[{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"}]
Number Of Awards
"2"
Posting Date Str
"2025-08-14-00-00-00"
Create Time Stamp
"Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT"
Est Award Date Str
"2026-08-21-00-00-00"
Last Updated Date
"Jun 30, 2026 03:25:26 PM EDT"
Estimated Funding
"750000"
Agency Contact Name
"Division of Grants Management"
Agency Contact Email
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"301-443-5204"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2026-06-30-15-25-26"
Funding Desc Link Url
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"}]
Est Project Start Date
"Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Desc Link Desc
"https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"dgm@ihs.gov"
Est Project Start Date Str
"2026-09-01-00-00-00"
Est Synopsis Posting Date
"Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"(Other - Urban Indian organizations - Urban 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 &quot;Urban Indian organization&quot; 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. See attachments.)"
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
"2026-03-02-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding Formatted
"750,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
Est Application Response Date
"Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Application Response Date Str
"2026-06-01-00-00-00"
Est Application Response Date Desc
"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"
Revision
4
Opp Hist Id
Revision
4
Opportunity Id
360294
Publisher Uid
63663447021080460591166620893220498695
Opportunity Id
360294
Modified Comments
Updates made to the NOFO title and the forecast description, estimated award date and estimated total program funding.
Opportunity Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities:&nbsp;CAReS Program
Owning Agency Code
HHS-IHS
Opportunity Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Forecast Modified Fields
revision, version, cfdas, sendEmail, createTimeStamp
Synopsis Attachment Folders
Id
80550
Folder Name
Full Announcement
Folder Type
Full Announcement
Zip Lob Size
3006075
Created Date
Jun 30, 2026 03:26:15 PM EDT
Opportunity Id
360294
Last Updated Date
Jun 30, 2026 03:26:19 PM EDT
Synopsis Attachments
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Search
Id
360294
Title
Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities:&nbsp;CAReS Program
Agency
Indian Health Service
Number
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Doc Type
synopsis
Cfda List
93.00J
Open Date
06/30/2026
Close Date
09/04/2026
Opp Status
posted
Agency Code
HHS-IHS
State By
gazetteer
Cat Review
At
Jul 23, 2026
Method
openrouter
Taxonomy
construction
Categorized By
llm

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