Indian Health Service · United States

Zero Suicide Initiative

Forecast — expected to open 1 Jan 2027

Indian Health Service expects to make 10 awards, from a total budget of $3 million. This is a forecast: the funder has announced the opportunity but it is not open yet; posting is expected around 1 Jan 2027 and the estimated deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Eligible applicant types include native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) and native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).

Deadline: Estimated 1 Mar 2027 (not yet confirmed)
Opens: 1 Jan 2027
Grant amount: ≈ $300,000 per award (estimate: total ÷ 10 awards)
Total budget: $3 million
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Total budget: $3 million
Expected awards: 10
Cost sharing: Not required
Likely applicant types: Public bodies From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Reference: HHS-2027-IHS-ZSI-0001
Assistance listing: 93.00F Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Program: Zero Suicide Initiative
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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About this call

The purpose of this program is to strengthen suicide prevention in Indian health systems by implementing the Zero Suicide framework through a comprehensive, culturally informed approach. The program supports Tribal health systems in building leadership, workforce capacity, systematic suicide risk identification, timely engagement and evidence-based treatment, continuity of care, and quality improvement to improve outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals at risk for suicide.

Who can apply

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Health

Timing

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

How to apply

Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

Division of Grants Management · dgm@ihs.gov · 301-443-5204

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.