Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities: CAReS Program

grants.gov listing Full announcement (NOFO)

Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated

Not reimbursement-only

“Funding type: Cooperative agreement” — From the announcement

Award range: $250,000 – $750,000
Expected awards: ~2
Application deadline: Sep 4, 2026 2 days left
Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Last verified: 2 days ago

At a glance

AI summary

This program funds work to strengthen dementia care and caregiver support for American Indian and Alaska Native people in Tribal and Urban Indian communities. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits with the required experience, federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian organizations; individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign organizations are not eligible. The NOFO expects 2 awards total, one for Option A and one for Option B, with first-year funding ranges of $500,000 to $750,000 for Option A and $250,000 to $300,000 for Option B. There is no cost-sharing requirement. The program is for Tribal and Urban Indian communities, and applicants may apply for either option or both, but must submit a separate application for each option.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

Health
Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
Direct Service Delivery
Older Adults & Family Caregivers
Tribal & Indigenous Communities
Aging, Dementia & Caregiving
Health Care Delivery, Access & Workforce

Official description from grants.gov

This program is intended to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Rooted in Indigenous values and community self-determination, the program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. Option A – Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support). One national awardee will coordinate four integrated priorities: Mini-Project Funding to help Tribal and Urban Indian clinics launch culturally tailored services. A Dementia Champion Network connecting frontline leaders. Success Sharing through case studies and toolkits. Evaluation & Data using common performance measures and dashboards. Option B – Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. One national awardee will deliver dementia caregiver support training, services, resources, and technical assistance. Services will support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations. The awardee will develop and implement a comprehensive, culturally relevant caregiver support and training model. It will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. Across both options, recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. These measures will guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers.

Who can apply

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
Others

Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide

Change history

Since we first indexed it

Jul 19, 2026 Eligibility text updated
Jul 19, 2026 Award ceiling set: $750,000
Jul 19, 2026 Award floor set: $250,000
Jul 11, 2026 Status: forecasted → open
Jul 11, 2026 Deadline set: Sep 4, 2026