Zero Suicide Initiative

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing a competitive grant program titled “Zero Suicide Initiative” to strengthen suicide prevention across Tribal health systems. The program will fund up to ten tribal entities to implement the Zero Suicide framework, which includes building leadership, expanding workforce capacity, establishing systematic suicide risk identification, providing timely evidence‑based treatment, ensuring continuity of care, and conducting continuous quality improvement. Funding totals $3,000,000, with an estimated $300,000 per award. Applications are due 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1, 2027; awards are expected April 1, 2027, with project start the same date. Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. • Goal: Reduce suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. • Funding: $3 M total, approx. $300 k per award (10 awards). • Eligibility: Federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations. • Timeline: Posting 08/18/2026 → Application deadline 03/01/2027 → Award 04/01/2027 → Project start 04/01/2027. • Deliverables: Implementation of Zero Suicide framework components, data reporting, and performance metrics. • Reporting: Standard IHS grant reporting requirements.