Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program
Department of Health and Human Services
This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studie
Funding
Award size
$100K – $1M
Award ceiling
750000
Type
Cooperative Agreement
Dates
Deadline
Closing this month
Posted
06/30/2026
Closes
2026-09-04
Eligibility
Eligibility
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Program
Funding area
Health - HL
Opportunity #
HHS-2026-IHS-ALZ-0001
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov