
National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
Please share funding opportunities that Urban Indian Organizations are eligible to apply for to Communications@NCUIH.org.
Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
Name of Opportunity
Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance Program
Purpose
This program provides support to HRSA’s BHWD recipients to expand the number of highly trained behavioral health providers nationwide. Eligible programs include the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals, Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals, and the Graduate Psychology Education program.
Eligibility
Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) are eligible to apply, along with public and private nonprofit institutions, tribal governments, and other domestic organizations.
Funding Amount and Duration
Specific award amounts and durations are outlined in the NOFO. Funding is expected to be multi-year, with an estimated award date of September 1, 2025.
Application Deadline
Applications are due by March 3, 2025.
Link to funding opportunity information
https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding/HRSA-25-080
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov.
Need Assistance?
Contact Antoinette Agarwal at bhwdtae25@hrsa.gov or 301-443-8976.
SAMHSA Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
Name of Opportunity
SAMHSA Circles of Care for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
Description
The Circles of Care program (NOFO SM-25-016) provides Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) with funding to design culturally and linguistically appropriate, community-based systems of care for AI/AN children at risk of mental health challenges. Up to $2.8 million is available, with awards of up to $350,000 annually for three years. UIOs must submit applications by March 17, 2025, and coordinate with state and local health agencies as required. For more details, contact Brooke Sims at brooke.sims@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Application Due Date
Monday, March 17, 2025
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals
Name of Opportunity
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals
Description
The Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Paraprofessionals (NOFO HRSA-25-066) supports UIOs by funding community-based training to prepare paraprofessionals, such as peer support specialists and mental health workers, to address the behavioral health needs of AI/AN children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth at risk of behavioral health disorders. The program focuses on trauma-informed care, interprofessional collaboration, and workforce recruitment for high-need areas. Applications are due by March 18, 2025, and an optional webinar will be held on January 29, 2025. Contact Nicole M. Wilkerson at BHWETPara25@hrsa.gov for assistance.
Application Due Date
Monday, March 18, 2025
NCUIH - Urban Indian Organization eCR Implementation
Name of Opportunity
NCUIH – Urban Indian Organization eCR Implementation
One paragraph description:
NCUIH is offering up to three Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) the opportunity to receive funding to implement electronic case reporting (eCR) real-time information exchange to enhance case reporting between electronic health record (EHR) systems and public health agencies. UIOs that are not using a resource and patient management system (RPMS) are eligible to apply.
Type of Opportunity (e.g. Grants, Fellowship, Scholarship, etc.): Grant
Funding Source (e.g. HHS): NIHB
Are UIOs eligible?: Yes
Funding Amount: 80,000
Deadline: Until all spots are filled
Information Session: No
Link to funding opportunity information:
https://form.jotform.com/250164896724162