Indians into Medicine

$230,000 - $700,000
Applications Due: Closed
Federal
HHS-IHS (Indian Health Service)

Description

The purpose of this program is to add to the number of Indian health professionals serving Indians by encouraging Indians to enter the health professions and removing barriers to serving Indians. Allowable activities Provide outreach and recruitment of people to serve Indian communities in the health professions. Include recruitment and outreach at elementary and secondary schools as well as community colleges located on Indian reservations that your program will serve Incorporate a program advisory board of representatives from the Tribes and communities you will serve Provide summer preparatory programs for Indian students who need enrichment in the subjects of math and science needed to pursue training in the health professions Provide tutoring, counseling, and support to students who are enrolled in a health career program of study at your college or university Employ qualified Indians in the program, to the maximum extent feasible. Describe the college or universitys ability to meet this requirement Address the opioid crisis, which is an HHS priority, by educating and training students in opioid addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education

Funding

Program Funding
$1,461,104
Award Ceiling
$700,000
Award Floor
$230,000
Award Count
4

Timing

Posted Date
March 06, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
May 14, 2024

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Federal
Contact Name
Grants.gov Contact Center
Contact Email
Contact Phone

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