Indian Health Service Issues Grants Notice for Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service has issued a grants notice, titled "Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare", to support substance abuse prevention and treatment services for Native American and Alaska Native populations. The program aims to reduce the prevalence of substance use and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate services to address substance use issues in these communities.

Key Takeaways:

• The Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program has an expected award ceiling of $400,000 and is expected to fund 35 grants.
• The program aims to reduce the prevalence of substance use and decrease the overall use of addicting and illicit substances among American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
• The program will support the development and expansion of activities for the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Initiative, which targets AI/AN youth at risk for substance use behavior.
• Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
• The Indian Health Service encourages applicants to develop a plan that emphasizes cross-system collaboration, inclusion of family, youth, and community resources, and culturally appropriate approaches.

Statistics:

• Award ceiling: $400,000
• Expected number of awards: 35
• Category of funding activity: Health
• Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Others

Sources:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service grants notice (HHS-2022-IHS-SAPTA-0001)
• Grants.gov: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program: Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (oppId=334978)