This funding supports 5-year cooperative agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or urban Indian organizations to develop and implement culturally grounded, evidence-based home visiting programs. Funded activities include improving maternal and child health, parenting practices, school readiness, family socio-economic status, and reducing child maltreatment and injuries through high-quality home visiting services and continuous quality improvement.
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Indian tribes or consortia, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations as defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible.