The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity titled Tribal School Readiness. With funding from the Indian Health Service, NIHB is offering a funding opportunity for Tribes and Tribal Organizations seeking to strengthen school preparation and readiness for safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is intended to fulfill immediate Tribal school readiness needs related to COVID-19.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be a federally recognized Tribe or Tribal organization as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended.
FUNDING
Applicants are eligible to apply for up to and no more than $2,000.00.
HOW CAN FUNDS BE SPENT ?
Funds can be used for activities to support school readiness for operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to support a learning environment that is safe for students, parents, teachers, and other school employees. Tribes and Tribal organizations may use these funds for activities in one or more of these categories:
- Materials and Equipment Acquisition
- Facilities & Infrastructure
- Outreach and Education
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Evaluation and Assessment
Sample activities can be found in the Application (click the link above to download an application.)
PRE-APPLICATION WEBINAR
NIHB will host an optional pre-application webinar to summarize the project's goals and provide a brief overview of the application process.
DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
TIME: 3:30 PM Eastern
TO APPLY
A complete application package consists of:
Completed applications are due by Friday, August 28, 2020, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
