Rural Health
News by Topic: Tribal communities
Jun 17, 2026 - Highlights recently released funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mental health and substance use related programs, including multiple rural and tribal community focused opportunities.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jun 10, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcing suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for its Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. These waivers and flexibilities are effective as of January 1, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 3, 2026 - U.S. Department of Agriculture funds have been awarded for the Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans program to a South Dakota home loan lender. The funding will provide capital for home loans in a tribal community.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Jun 1, 2026 - An agreement between the Indian Health Services (IHS) and Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas has been made to build a new medical clinic to expand educational and workforce training opportunities for American Indian students. Haskell Indian National University is operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education. The facility will allow Haskell students to train alongside IHS providers practicing high quality, culturally-informed healthcare.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior
FTA: FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program
Federal Register
May 27, 2026 - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program for fiscal year 2026. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
May 21, 2026 - Congress has reauthorized Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) funding at $200 million for fiscal year 2026, an increase of $41 million above the previous funding level. An additional $50 million has been allocated for the first three months of FY 2027.
Source: Indian Health Service
May 18, 2026 - Highlights the role of emergency medical services in Indian Country. The theme for this year's National EMS Week reflects teamwork and coordination that strengthen emergency care, improve outcomes, and help to save lives.
Source: Indian Health Service
May 18, 2026 - The University of Arizona's Center for Rural Health is helping organizations in rural and tribal areas apply for funds provided through the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program. The Center has published a toolkit and can provide letters of support to organizations writing grant applications.
Source: Tucson Spotlight
May 15, 2026 - North Dakota is launching an initiative to support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing suicide risk screening, follow-up care, and improved referral pathways to mental health and behavioral healthcare services. About 164 North Dakotans died by suicide in 2025.
Source: North Dakota Health & Human Services
May 1, 2026 - The Nez Perce Tribe's Nimiipuu Health Clinic and the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation offer diabetes management programs, providing patients access to registered dietitians, fitness classes and cooking classes.
Source: Northwest Public Broadcasting