Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Tribal communities
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Tribal Opioid Response Grants
Inactive
Grants to address the overdose crisis in Tribal communities by increasing access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD), and supporting the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use disorders, and stimulant misuse and use disorders, including those involving cocaine and methamphetamine.
Grants to address the overdose crisis in Tribal communities by increasing access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD), and supporting the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use disorders, and stimulant misuse and use disorders, including those involving cocaine and methamphetamine.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
Inactive
Funding for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations to plan and design a family-driven, community-based, and youth-guided system of care. Recipients are expected to strengthen tribal capacity to promote the mental health and well-being of AI/AN children, youth, young adults, and their families.
Funding for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations to plan and design a family-driven, community-based, and youth-guided system of care. Recipients are expected to strengthen tribal capacity to promote the mental health and well-being of AI/AN children, youth, young adults, and their families.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice
Inactive
A community of practice for grantmakers, lenders, and investors who are committed to investing in Indigenous communities with a specific focus on agriculture and food systems.
A community of practice for grantmakers, lenders, and investors who are committed to investing in Indigenous communities with a specific focus on agriculture and food systems.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, Melvin Consulting PLLC, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, Melvin Consulting PLLC, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders
Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities and Tribes
Inactive
Funding to use the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to expand and strengthen the capacity of local community substance abuse prevention providers to implement evidence-based prevention programs.
Funding to use the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to expand and strengthen the capacity of local community substance abuse prevention providers to implement evidence-based prevention programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Grants
Inactive
Funding for Native-led and Native-serving organizations and collectives whose work is accountable to Indigenous communities and rooted in holistic well-being.
Funding for Native-led and Native-serving organizations and collectives whose work is accountable to Indigenous communities and rooted in holistic well-being.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Sponsor: Native Americans in Philanthropy
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Sponsor: Native Americans in Philanthropy
Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program
Inactive
Funding for transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance as a result of a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Rural communities are a program priority.
Funding for transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance as a result of a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Rural communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health
Inactive
Funding to support 2-4 cooperative agreements to establish a national Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) to support efforts, including research, education, service, partnership development and technical assistance, to address the documented chronic disease burden and healthcare access gaps experienced by American Indian and Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.
Funding to support 2-4 cooperative agreements to establish a national Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health (CIIH) to support efforts, including research, education, service, partnership development and technical assistance, to address the documented chronic disease burden and healthcare access gaps experienced by American Indian and Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health
Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities
Inactive
Funding for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) serving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and Urban Indian communities. TECs will conduct disease surveillance, research, and prevention; control of disease, injury, or disability; and assess the effectiveness of AI/AN public health programs.
Funding for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) serving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and Urban Indian communities. TECs will conduct disease surveillance, research, and prevention; control of disease, injury, or disability; and assess the effectiveness of AI/AN public health programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tribal Behavioral Health Substance Use Prevention
Inactive
Funding to prevent and reduce substance use and overdose among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and young adults through age 24 by building community-driven prevention systems, services, and partnerships. Projects should use evidence-based and locally tailored strategies designed to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, and build sustainable prevention capacity.
Funding to prevent and reduce substance use and overdose among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and young adults through age 24 by building community-driven prevention systems, services, and partnerships. Projects should use evidence-based and locally tailored strategies designed to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, and build sustainable prevention capacity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HIV Technical Assistance for Indian Country
Inactive
Funding for 3 entities to build organizational and workforce capacity for Tribes and tribal organizations on reservations in rural areas, as well as Urban Indian Organizations, to implement sustainable, system-level changes that improve the identification of undiagnosed American Indian and Alaska Native individuals with HIV, increase linkage and re-engagement in HIV care, and improve viral suppression.
Funding for 3 entities to build organizational and workforce capacity for Tribes and tribal organizations on reservations in rural areas, as well as Urban Indian Organizations, to implement sustainable, system-level changes that improve the identification of undiagnosed American Indian and Alaska Native individuals with HIV, increase linkage and re-engagement in HIV care, and improve viral suppression.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

