Improving the Capacity of Tribal Communities to Identify Emerging Drug Threats

This grant‑funded project seeks to strengthen tribal community capacity to detect, analyze, and respond to emerging drug threats. The award will support researchers who will (1) identify key barriers faced by tribal health and public‑safety entities, (2) develop and pilot data‑collection and surveillance tools tailored to tribal settings, and (3) produce actionable recommendations and training materials to improve early‑warning and response mechanisms. The solicitation calls for a single award up to $300,000, targeting nonprofit, higher‑education, and tribal government entities with expertise in health research, epidemiology, community‑based surveillance, and culturally appropriate intervention design. • Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public and private higher‑education institutions, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement (research‑oriented). • Expected deliverables: needs‑assessment report, pilot surveillance system, evaluation of pilot, final report with policy recommendations and training toolkit. • Timeline: Application window 09/02/2026‑09/13/2026; project work expected to commence after award (date TBD). • Budget ceiling: $300,000; no cost‑sharing required.