Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2022 IHS UIHP3 0001

The Urban Indian Education and Research Program is an Indian Health Service (IHS) funding opportunity designed to support one national organization that will serve as the primary education and research partner for the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) and for 41 Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) operating across 22 states. The overarching goal is to strengthen the capacity of the urban Indian health network by building a coordinated, culturally grounded education, training, research, and communications infrastructure that can adapt to changing health care needs and policy conditions affecting urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service, as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee is expected to work closely with IHS/OUIHP during the project period rather than operating entirely independently. The program’s focus is practical and system-building: the selected national organization must create and maintain a multi-platform, customized, culturally appropriate system that demonstrates measurable improvements and expansion in education and research services and opportunities for UIOs. In plain terms, the award is meant to fund a central hub that can coordinate learning, technical assistance, data and research partnerships, and shared tools that benefit the full network of IHS-funded urban Indian health providers.

The funded organization is expected to carry out five core responsibilities. First, it must identify and assess current, emerging, and new policy needs and gaps that affect UIO operations, missions, and goals. This includes tracking what UIOs are experiencing on the ground and translating those realities into a clearer understanding of where policy barriers, resource gaps, or guidance needs exist. Second, it must initiate and strengthen partnerships among UIOs, tribal epidemiology centers, and other research entities to improve the quality, quantity, and usefulness of data and research focused on urban Indian health needs. This is aimed at producing better evidence to inform programs, funding decisions, and advocacy, while also ensuring that research relationships are appropriately aligned with community priorities and cultural considerations.

Third, the awardee must support UIO staff and leadership with training and technical assistance across key operational areas, with special emphasis on the fast-changing nature of health care delivery, financing, and population needs. This can include workforce development, program implementation support, compliance guidance, and other practical assistance that helps clinics and organizations remain effective and resilient. Fourth, the organization must help market and elevate UIOs through national, regional, and local marketing strategies and campaigns, improving visibility of services, strengthening public understanding of urban Indian health issues, and supporting outreach that can increase engagement and utilization of services. Fifth, the awardee must document and analyze federal regulations that affect UIO reimbursement and related regulatory requirements, recognizing that payment policy and compliance rules can directly determine whether urban Indian health programs can sustain services and expand care.

Key administrative details included in the announcement are that the funding opportunity number is HHS 2022 IHS UIHP3 0001, the CFDA number is 93.193, and the expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $1,050,000. The opportunity was posted on January 10, 2022, with an original closing date of April 11, 2022. Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others,” with the specific eligible applicant types referenced in the full eligibility section of the notice. Overall, the grant is structured to create a single national partner that can provide coordinated support to the entire IHS-funded urban Indian health system, with a strong emphasis on culturally appropriate delivery, practical technical assistance, stronger research and data partnerships, and proactive attention to policy and regulatory changes that affect UIO sustainability.

  • The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Indian Education and Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.193.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jan 10, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,050,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Urban Indian Education and Research Program?

The Urban Indian Education and Research Program is an Indian Health Service (IHS) funding opportunity intended to support one national organization to serve as the primary education and research partner for the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) and for 41 Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) operating across 22 states.

What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?

The overarching goal is to strengthen the capacity of the urban Indian health network by building a coordinated, culturally grounded education, training, research, and communications infrastructure that can adapt to changing health care needs and policy conditions affecting urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Who is offering this opportunity?

This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), through the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP).

What type of award is this?

It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means the selected awardee is expected to work closely with IHS/OUIHP during the project period rather than operating entirely independently.

How many awards are expected to be made?

The expected number of awards is one.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $1,050,000.

What does the program expect the funded organization to build or operate?

The funded organization is expected to create and maintain a multi-platform, customized, culturally appropriate system that demonstrates measurable improvements and expansion in education and research services and opportunities for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs).

What does "multi-platform" mean in the context of this opportunity?

The notice describes a "multi-platform" system but does not define specific platforms. Based on the description provided, it refers to a coordinated system for education, training, research, and communications that can be used across the UIO network and tailored to their needs.

Who will the funded national organization serve?

The national organization will serve OUIHP and 41 IHS-funded Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) across 22 states, acting as a central partner and hub for coordinated education, research, technical assistance, and communications support.

What are the core responsibilities of the funded organization?

The funded organization is expected to carry out five core responsibilities: (1) identify and assess current, emerging, and new policy needs and gaps affecting UIOs; (2) initiate and strengthen partnerships among UIOs, tribal epidemiology centers, and other research entities; (3) provide training and technical assistance to UIO staff and leadership; (4) support marketing and elevation of UIOs through campaigns and strategies; and (5) document and analyze federal regulations affecting UIO reimbursement and related regulatory requirements.

What does it mean to identify and assess policy needs and gaps for UIOs?

It means tracking current and emerging policy issues that affect UIO operations, missions, and goals, including identifying policy barriers, resource gaps, or areas where additional guidance is needed based on what UIOs are experiencing in practice.

What kinds of research and data partnerships are emphasized?

The opportunity emphasizes strengthening partnerships among UIOs, tribal epidemiology centers, and other research entities to improve the quality, quantity, and usefulness of data and research focused on urban Indian health needs, while ensuring research relationships align with community priorities and cultural considerations.

What types of training and technical assistance are expected?

The program expects training and technical assistance that support UIO staff and leadership across key operational areas, with special emphasis on the fast-changing nature of health care delivery, financing, and population needs. Examples named in the notice include workforce development, program implementation support, and compliance guidance.

What is the purpose of the marketing and visibility component?

The funded organization is expected to help market and elevate UIOs through national, regional, and local marketing strategies and campaigns. The goal is to improve visibility of services, strengthen public understanding of urban Indian health issues, and support outreach that can increase engagement and utilization of services.

Why does the program focus on federal regulations and reimbursement?

The notice highlights that federal regulations affecting UIO reimbursement and related regulatory requirements can directly influence whether urban Indian health programs can sustain services and expand care. The awardee is expected to document and analyze these regulations.

Is this funding meant to support a single organization or multiple organizations?

This opportunity is structured to support a single national organization that serves as the primary education and research partner for OUIHP and the full network of IHS-funded UIOs.

What does it mean that the program is "practical and system-building"?

It means the focus is on building shared infrastructure and coordinated support that UIOs can use in real-world operations, such as organized training and technical assistance, stronger research and data partnerships, communications tools, and ongoing attention to policy and regulatory changes.

What makes the approach "culturally grounded" and "culturally appropriate"?

The notice emphasizes that the education, training, research, and communications infrastructure should be culturally grounded and customized to urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the UIO network. Specific methods are not detailed in the provided text, but cultural appropriateness is described as a central requirement.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is HHS 2022 IHS UIHP3 0001.

What is the CFDA number?

The CFDA number is 93.193.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on January 10, 2022, and the original closing date was April 11, 2022.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the specific eligible applicant types referenced in the full eligibility section of the notice. The provided information does not list the detailed eligibility categories beyond that.

What role does OUIHP play in this program?

OUIHP is the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs within IHS. The funded national organization is intended to serve as OUIHP's primary education and research partner and to support the OUIHP-supported network of UIOs.

Which organizations benefit from the work under this award?

The work is intended to benefit 41 Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) across 22 states, along with the broader IHS-funded urban Indian health system supported by OUIHP.

What outcomes does the opportunity expect to see?

The notice calls for measurable improvements and expansion in education and research services and opportunities for UIOs, along with stronger technical assistance capacity, improved research and data partnerships, enhanced communications and marketing support, and better understanding of policy and regulatory issues affecting UIO sustainability.

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