Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 IHS NIHOE 0002
Apply for HHS 2011 IHS NIHOE 0002
- The Indian Health Service in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Indian Health Outreach and Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.933 Demonstration Projects for Indian Health.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2011 and posted on Aug 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $275,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non profit entities who meet the following criteria. Eligible entities must have demonstrated expertise in the following areas Representing all Tribal governments and providing a variety of services to Tribes, Area health boards, Tribal organizations, and Federal Agencies, and playing a major role in focusing attention on Indian health care needs, resulting in progress for Tribes Promotion and support of Indian education, and coordinating efforts to inform AI/AN of Federal decisions that affect Tribal government interests including the improvement of Indian health care National health policy and health programs administration Have a national AI/AN constituency and clearly support critical services and activities within the IHS mission of improving the quality of health care for AI/AN people Portray evidence of their solid support of improved health care in Indian Country Provide evidence if at least ten years of experience providing education and outreach on a national scale.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) grant opportunity is a limited-competition cooperative agreement offered by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to strengthen health outreach and education across American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The central aim is to expand national-level communication, training, and public education efforts that support two priority areas within IHS: the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) and the IHS HIV/AIDS Program. In practical terms, the funding is meant to help an experienced national organization amplify prevention messages, improve awareness, and help communities and service systems adopt stronger, more consistent approaches to behavioral health and infectious disease challenges affecting Indian Country.
A major focus of NIHOE is support for MSPI, which IHS describes as a national pilot demonstration project designed to confront two closely linked crises in many Tribal communities: methamphetamine use and suicide. Under this cooperative agreement, the awardee is not operating in isolation; the work is expected to be closely coordinated with IHS leadership, specifically the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) MSPI Project Officer Team, as well as with community-based MSPI pilot projects already funded under the initiative. This cooperative structure signals that IHS expects active collaboration, alignment with federal program direction, and real-time support that helps local projects implement their strategies effectively, rather than simply producing general educational materials without connection to on-the-ground operations.
The second major pillar is HIV/AIDS outreach and education within AI/AN populations, framed as an urgent and growing health issue where complacency would be harmful. The opportunity emphasizes that AI/AN people are ranked third nationally in HIV/AIDS diagnosis rates compared with other races and ethnicities, and that HIV risk is compounded by related disparities such as substance use disorders and sexually transmitted infections. IHS highlights that HIV affects both urban and rural AI/AN communities, including people living on or near Tribal lands, and that a significant problem is that many individuals living with HIV do not know their status. The funding opportunity therefore pushes beyond general awareness campaigns and calls for efforts that help normalize and routinize HIV services, especially testing and linkage to care, so that screening becomes a regular, integrated part of health services rather than an exceptional or stigmatized event.
The HIV/AIDS portion of the work is explicitly tied to the Presidents National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). Activities supported under NIHOE are intended to advance the NHAS goals by reducing new infections, improving access to care and health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reducing HIV-related disparities. IHS notes that achieving these outcomes requires changing how HIV is discussed in communities and in health care settings, improving integration of testing into routine care, and strengthening linkages to treatment and supportive services. The opportunity also emphasizes that IHS implements its HIV/AIDS work through a broad, integrated approach that includes collaboration across multiple health sectors and across IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian (I/T/U) service delivery systems, meaning the awardee should be prepared to work across varied partners and health system contexts.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), with an estimated total funding amount of $275,000 and an expectation of two awards. Individual awards are anticipated to fall between $125,000 and $150,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The grant is associated with CFDA 93.933, Demonstration Projects for Indian Health, which aligns with the emphasis on applied, program-supportive work connected to real service delivery and community implementation.
Eligibility is narrow and specialized. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities and must demonstrate a strong national-level role in Indian health, including experience representing Tribal governments and providing services to Tribes and related health organizations, involvement in national health policy and health program administration, and a clear connection to a national AI/AN constituency. The opportunity also requires evidence of solid support for improving health care in Indian Country and at least ten years of experience delivering national-scale education and outreach. These criteria reflect the intent of NIHOE: IHS is looking for an established national organization with deep credibility, long-term experience, and the capacity to coordinate complex outreach and education efforts across many communities and systems.
Key dates and identifiers include Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-IHS-NIHOE-0002, with the opportunity posted on August 22, 2011 and a closing date of September 10, 2011 (archived October 10, 2011). The administering agency is the Indian Health Service. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, at 301-443-2114.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Cooperative Agreement
What is the NIHOE grant opportunity?
The National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) grant opportunity is a limited-competition discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Indian Health Service (IHS). It is designed to strengthen health outreach and education across American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities by expanding national-level communication, training, and public education efforts.
Which federal agency administers NIHOE?
The administering agency is the Indian Health Service (IHS).
What are the priority focus areas for NIHOE funding?
NIHOE funding supports two IHS priority areas:
- The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)
- The IHS HIV/AIDS Program
What is the central aim of NIHOE?
The central aim is to expand national-level communication, training, and public education that strengthens prevention messages, improves awareness, and helps communities and service systems adopt stronger and more consistent approaches to behavioral health and infectious disease challenges affecting Indian Country.
Is NIHOE a formula grant or a discretionary award?
NIHOE is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant).
What does it mean that NIHOE is a cooperative agreement?
It means the awardee is expected to work in close coordination with IHS rather than operating independently. The opportunity indicates active collaboration and alignment with federal program direction, including coordination with IHS leadership and relevant project teams, and providing practical support connected to on-the-ground implementation.
How is NIHOE described in terms of competition?
The opportunity is described as a limited-competition cooperative agreement.
How much total funding is available under NIHOE?
The estimated total funding amount is $275,000.
How many awards does IHS expect to make?
IHS expects to make two awards.
What is the anticipated award size for each recipient?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $125,000 to $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.933, Demonstration Projects for Indian Health.
What is MSPI and why is it a NIHOE priority?
MSPI stands for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative. IHS describes MSPI as a national pilot demonstration project intended to confront two closely linked crises in many Tribal communities: methamphetamine use and suicide. NIHOE supports MSPI through national outreach, education, training, and coordinated support to strengthen implementation across communities.
What kind of coordination is expected for MSPI work?
The awardee is expected to coordinate closely with IHS leadership, specifically the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) MSPI Project Officer Team, and with community-based MSPI pilot projects funded under the initiative. The cooperative structure emphasizes real-time collaboration and support for local project implementation.
Does NIHOE focus only on creating educational materials?
No. The opportunity emphasizes that efforts should be connected to on-the-ground operations, including coordination with IHS leadership and existing community projects, rather than producing general educational materials without connection to implementation.
Why does NIHOE include HIV/AIDS outreach and education?
The opportunity frames HIV/AIDS in AI/AN populations as an urgent and growing health issue. It notes that AI/AN people are ranked third nationally in HIV/AIDS diagnosis rates compared with other races and ethnicities, and that HIV risk is compounded by related disparities such as substance use disorders and sexually transmitted infections.
Does the NIHOE HIV/AIDS focus apply to both urban and rural AI/AN communities?
Yes. The opportunity states that HIV affects both urban and rural AI/AN communities, including people living on or near Tribal lands.
What HIV/AIDS challenge does NIHOE highlight related to HIV status awareness?
The opportunity highlights that many individuals living with HIV do not know their status, which is described as a significant problem that outreach and education efforts should address.
What does NIHOE encourage regarding HIV testing and services?
NIHOE calls for efforts that help normalize and routinize HIV services, especially testing and linkage to care, so screening becomes a regular, integrated part of health services rather than an exceptional or stigmatized event.
How is NIHOE tied to the Presidents National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)?
The HIV/AIDS portion of NIHOE is explicitly tied to the Presidents National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). Activities supported under NIHOE are intended to advance NHAS goals, including reducing new infections, improving access to care and health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reducing HIV-related disparities.
What kinds of system-level improvements are implied for HIV/AIDS under NIHOE?
The opportunity emphasizes changing how HIV is discussed in communities and health care settings, improving integration of testing into routine care, and strengthening linkages to treatment and supportive services.
What service systems and partners does NIHOE expect the awardee to work across for HIV/AIDS activities?
The opportunity states that IHS implements HIV/AIDS work through a broad, integrated approach, including collaboration across multiple health sectors and across IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian (I/T/U) service delivery systems. The awardee should be prepared to work across varied partners and health system contexts.
Who is eligible to apply for NIHOE?
Eligibility is narrow. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities and must demonstrate a strong national-level role in Indian health, including experience representing Tribal governments and providing services to Tribes and related health organizations.
What experience and national role must an applicant demonstrate?
Based on the opportunity description, applicants must demonstrate:
- A strong national-level role in Indian health
- Experience representing Tribal governments
- Experience providing services to Tribes and related health organizations
- Involvement in national health policy and health program administration
- A clear connection to a national AI/AN constituency
- Evidence of solid support for improving health care in Indian Country
- At least 10 years of experience delivering national-scale education and outreach
Why are the eligibility requirements so specific?
The opportunity indicates IHS is seeking an established national organization with deep credibility, long-term experience, and the capacity to coordinate complex outreach and education efforts across many communities and systems.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for NIHOE?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-IHS-NIHOE-0002.
When was the NIHOE opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 22, 2011 and had a closing date of September 10, 2011. It is also noted as archived on October 10, 2011.
Who is the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, at 301-443-2114.
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