Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)

Short Title: Circles of Care
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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

NOFO Number: SM-25-016

Posted on Grants.gov: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Application Due Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.243

Intergovernmental Review (E.O. 12372): Applicants must comply with E.O. 12372 if their state(s) participates. Review process recommendations from the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) are due no later than 60 days after application deadline.

Public Health System Impact Statement (PHSIS) / Single State Agency Coordination: Applicants must send the PHSIS to appropriate State and local health agencies by application deadline. Comments from Single State Agency are due no later than 60 days after application deadline.

Description

The purpose of this program is to provide American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations with the resources to plan and design a family-driven, community-based, and culturally and linguistically competent system of care. Grant recipients are expected to organize a spectrum of community-based services and supports for AI/AN children who are experiencing or are at risk of mental health challenges. This system of care must cultivate meaningful community partnerships and address cultural and linguistic needs to help children better thrive at home, in school, and in life.

Eligibility

Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations; Urban Indian Organizations; or consortia of tribes or tribal organizations; and Tribal colleges and universities (as identified by the American Indian Education Consortium).

Award Information

Funding Mechanism: Grant

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $2,800,000

Anticipated Number of Awards: 8

Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $350,000 per year per award

Length of Project: Up to 3 years

Cost Sharing/Match Required?: No

Proposed budgets cannot exceed $350,000 in total costs (direct and indirect) in any year of the proposed project. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds, grantee progress in meeting project goals and objectives, timely submission of required data and reports, and compliance with all terms and conditions of award.