Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health

This notice solicits applications for projects under the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) initiative. CIIH will support efforts, including research, education, service, partnership development and technical assistance, to address the documented chronic disease burden and health care access gaps experienced by American Indian and Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.Funded projects should implement evidence-based frameworks and community-based strategies to prevent and improve chronic disease outcomes, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and related conditions, within one Indigenous population of focus.

Program Details

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health is a federal agency that offers the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health grant program to support health and wellness programs and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $500K – $1M. Applications are due by July 15, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports health and wellness programs and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541720, 621. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by OASH

Award details

Award range: $500K – $1M. Applications close on July 15, 2026.

Categories

Health · Research Innovation