Description
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Minority Health (OMH) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act. The primary focus of OASH is to lead Americans toward healthier lives by promoting health and well-being across the lifespan. The Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) initiative will support efforts to address the documented chronic disease burden and health care access gaps experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations. The funded projects should implement evidence-based frameworks and community-based strategies to prevent and improve chronic disease outcomes.
• The CIIH initiative will support research, education, service, partnership development, and technical assistance activities to advance sustainable, science-driven solutions to improve health outcomes among AI/AN and NHPI populations.
• The recipients of this award must implement any funds awarded under this NOFO to effectuate program goals and agency priorities.
• The recipients are expected to reach individuals within their selected focus population and improve targeted chronic disease outcomes.
• The recipients should establish new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships with academic institutions, Indigenous leaders, Tribal Nations, Native organizations, health systems, community-based organizations, public health entities, and other relevant partners to support CIIH activities.