The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement for the IHS Zero Suicide Initiative (ZSI) Coordinating Center.
Donor Name: Indian Health Service (IHS)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/06/2022
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to build the capacity of ZSI projects to improve the system of care for those at risk for suicide by implementing a comprehensive, culturally informed, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in Indian health systems. The ZSI Coordinating Center will provide technical assistance in the areas of data collection, reporting, training, resources, and implementation of the Zero Suicide approach in Indian Country.
- Lead – Create and sustain a leadership-driven, safety-oriented culture committed to dramatically reducing suicide among people under care. Include survivors of suicide attempts and suicide loss in leadership and planning roles.
- Train – Develop a competent, confident, and caring workforce.
- Identify – Systematically identify and assess suicide risk among people receiving care.
- Engage – Ensure every individual has a pathway to care that is both timely and adequate to meet his or her needs. Include collaborative safety planning and restriction of lethal means.
- Treat – Use effective, evidence-based treatments that directly target suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- Transition – Provide continuous contact and support, especially after acute care.
- Improve – Apply a data-driven quality improvement approach to inform system changes that will lead to improved patient outcomes and better care for those at risk.
Funding Information
The total funding identified for FY 2022 is approximately $500,000. The award amount for the first budget year is anticipated to be up to $500,000.
Period of Performance
The period of performance is for 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this new funding opportunity, an applicant must be one of the following as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603:
- A federally recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term “Indian Tribe” means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
- A Tribal organization is defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): “Tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant. The applicant shall submit letters of support and/or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes to be served.
- An Urban Indian organization is defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29). The term “Urban Indian organization” means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a). Applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3) In addition, the Applicant must also have demonstrated expertise as follows:
- Representing Tribal governments and providing a variety of services to Tribes, area health boards, Tribal organizations, and Federal agencies, and playing a major role in focusing attention on Indian health care needs resulting in improved health outcomes for Tribes.
- Promoting and supporting health education for AI/AN people and coordinating efforts to inform AI/AN people of Federal decisions that affect Tribal government interests, including the improvement of Indian health care.
- Administering national health policy and health programs.
- Maintaining a national AI/AN constituency and clearly supporting critical services and activities.
- Supporting improved health care in Indian Country.
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