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In this Letter:
✒️Congressional Items
📝 Dear Tribal Leader Letters
📒Upcoming Tribal Advisory Committees & Tribal Consultations
📣Announcements
🎟️Events
💵 Notice of Funding Opportunities
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Congressional Items
After electing a new Speaker, the House has an extended weekend and will be back on Capitol Hill this Wednesday to consider FY 2024 funding and aid to Israel. It is unlikely the health extender package, including reauthorization of SDPI, will make it to the floor this week, but NIHB is closely monitoring the legislation and advocating for immediate consideration. The Senate is back in session today with President Biden’s supplemental funding package first up on the schedule. The possibility of a government shutdown is looming since the continuing resolution passed on September 30th will expire on November 17th.
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Bills NIHB is Tracking this Month
Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)
There are multiple bills that contain a reauthorization for SDPI at $170 million per year for two years, including S.1855 - Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, H.R. 3561 - Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act, and H.R. 5378 - “Lower Costs, More Transparency Act."
The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 (S.3130)
Senators Barrasso (R-WY) and Thune (R-SD) reintroduced legislation to address the persistent inadequacies of healthcare services and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS). You can read their press release about this legislation here.
Hearings
Foundation of Care: Examining Research at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Committee: Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
Date: November 1, 2023, 3:30 PM ET
Hearing Webpage Link
Clean Water Infrastructure Assistance
Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Date: November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM ET
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Bemidji Area Budget Formulation Consultation
Date: November 7 – 9, 2023
Location: Prior Lake, Minnesota
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Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer: Health Information Technology Modernization The Path Forward
Date: November 8, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET
Meeting Registration Link
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Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Section 504 Proposed Rulemaking
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Comments Due: November 13, 2023
Comment Submission: www.regulations.gov (RIN 0945-AA15)
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Consultation
Federal Register Link
Date: November 9, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
Comments Due: November 23, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
Comment Submission: otap@samhsa.hhs.gov
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Administration for Children and Families Consultation on Parentage Establishment
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Comments Due: November 27, 2023
Comment Submission: CBComments@acf.hhs.gov, include the docket number and/or RIN number in the subject line
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California Area Budget Formulation Meeting
Date: December 13, 2023, 9:30 AM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Event Webpage Link
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Listening Session on Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native American Grant Programs
Date: November 9, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
Meeting Registration Link
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Tribal Advisory Committee Meetings | |
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Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Monthly Meeting
Date: November 16, 2023
Meeting Webpage Link
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IHS National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Quarterly Meeting
Date: November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Meeting Link
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Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) Meeting
Date: December 5 – 6, 2023
Location: Portland, OR
Meeting Webpage Link
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Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) National Meeting
Date: December 6 – 7, 2023
Location: TBA
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Facilities Appropriation Advisory Board Meeting (FAAB)
Date: December 5 – 6, 2023
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Tribal Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting
Date: December 28, 2023
Meeting Link
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FY 2026 National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup Work Session
Date: February 13 – 14, 2023
Meeting Webpage Link
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Events
Culturally Inclusive Healthcare: Honoring Traditions for a Healthier Tomorrow
Description: This webinar features a facilitated discussion on the intersection of traditional and modern healthcare practices and their implementation strategies.
Date: November 1, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Event Webpage Link
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Webinar
Description: HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is hosting a virtual Technical Assistance Webinar dedicated exclusively to Tribal leader audiences to share information about the upcoming FY 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (Network Planning Program) Funding Opportunity and how Tribes and Tribal organizations can apply.
Date: November 20, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Event Link
IHS Health Information Technology Modernization Summit
Date: December 13, 2023
Registration Link
2024 International Indigenous Women’s Health Meeting
Description: Meeting objectives include employ enhanced systems of culturally informed care to advance the health status of Indigenous people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care and examine strategies and unique solutions to meet the emerging health needs of Indigenous people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care and their families and communities.
Date: March 13 – 15, 2023
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Event Webpage Link
| Notice of Funding Opportunities | |
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NIHB Vaccine Event Funding | Click Here to Learn More
Award Amount: Up to $45,000 in sponsorship funds
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Description: With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIHB is offering up to $45,000 in sponsorship funds for Tribal health organizations to host up to three vaccination events in your community. These events must feature COVID-19 vaccinations; however other vaccines may also be offered and promoted.
Funding can cover non-clinical costs associated with the event. Some examples of what we can fund include (but are not limited to): meeting space rentals, advertising for the event, event set up, incentives for attendees and event swag (limited value per person), and event administration staff salaries. NIHB will also provide Act of Love Kits for you to distribute to attendees. For any questions, contact Moones Akbaran, PHPP Project Coordinator, at makbaran@nihb.org.
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NIH Office of Disease Prevention's Advancing Prevention Research for Health Equity (ADVANCE) T32 Program | Click Here to Learn More
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023
Description: The ADVANCE T32 program trains predoctoral scholars from diverse backgrounds in health disparities and health equity research, multilevel preventive interventions implementation, and analytics
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NIH Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness Program Research Opportunities | Click Here to Learn More
Application Deadline: November 1, 2023
Description: NIH is supporting a new research opportunity to support locally prioritized research related to overdose, substance use, pain, and related factors like mental health. Tribes and Tribal serving organizations are eligible to apply for two grants: (1) to plan, develop, pilot, and/or implement research and data improvement projects; and (2) to form a Native Research Resource Network to provide training and resources to Tribes and Tribal organizations.
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FY 2022 and FY 2023 Small Ambulatory Program Application | Click Here to Learn More
Award Amount: $3,500,000 for up to 12 IHS Areas
Application Deadline: November 10, 2023
Description: Under the SAP, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes or Tribal Organizations that are operating an Indian health care facility pursuant to a health care services contract or compact entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, P.L. 93-638, as amended (25 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.), may competitively apply for funding for the construction, expansion, or modernization of small ambulatory health care facilities. The FY 2022 budget includes $25 million and the FY 2023 budget includes $25 million for a total budget of $50 million available for SAP. Fiscal year 2022 and 2023 SAP projects will be awarded up to $3.5 million and all 12 IHS Areas that submit an application will have an opportunity to receive an award.
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Special Diabetes Program for Indians 2.0 (SDPI-2) | Click Here to Learn More
Award Amount: between $25,000 and $600,000
Application Deadline: November 29, 2023
Description: The IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP) is announcing a new 2024 funding opportunity (NOFO) for all federally recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, and/or Federal health care facilities that currently do not have a 2023 Special Diabetes Program for Indians grant. The 2024 Special Diabetes Program for Indians 2.0 (SDPI-2) is a 4-year grant program to address diabetes treatment and prevention efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. All eligible applicants are welcome to apply.
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CDC Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Understanding Drug Use and Overdose Risk and Protective Factors | Click Here to Learn More
Award Amount: Up to $150,000
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Description: CDC is providing funding to enhance the availability of trained scientists to address health research questions related to the prevention of drug use and overdose. The grants will provide intensive mentorship development experiences to increase the number of research professionals in this area. The grant includes, but is not limited to, a special focus on research among disproportionately affected populations, including Tribal communities and rural areas.
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HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program | Click Here to Learn More
Award Amount: up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment
Application Deadline: December 7, 2023
Description: Students in the final year of a primary care health professions school may qualify for up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment for their medical, nursing, or dental school student loans in exchange for a three-year service commitment in a high-need rural, Tribal, or urban community. New this year, a Maternity Care Target Area Supplemental Award of an additional $40,000 is available to physicians specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, or family medicine physicians who practice obstetrics on a regular basis, as well as certified nurse midwives.
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