Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Indian Health Service · Opportunity number HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 5, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Indian Health Service Department of Health and Human Services |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 93.00J |
| Posted | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 2 |
| Estimated total program funding | $1,050,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Health |
| Last updated here | Sep 5, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Federally recognized Indian Tribes An 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 in section 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...
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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