Tribal Public Health Broadcast
Weekly News, Funding, Resources, and Upcoming Events in Indian Country

November 29, 2018
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News
NIHB Announces Additional Climate and Health Opportunities and Resources

NIHB is pleased to announce new resources and opportunities related to Tribal climate health. These include:
Report Released Detailing Climate Change's Impact on Tribes

O n Friday November 23, 2018, the Trump Administration released a major scientific report on the current and projected long-term impacts of climate change. The report also has a chapter devoted to the impact of climate change on  Tribes and Indigenous Peoples, which  documents existing and projected impact of climate change on Tribal health, livelihoods and economies, and adaptive capacity. The chapter also makes the case for incorporating Indigenous knowledge and wisdom towards developing solutions to mitigate climate change-related disasters. Read more here .

Funding & Opportunities
EXTENDED Deadline: Strong Systems, Stronger Communities, Self-Assessment Cohort Request for Applications
Due Friday, November 30, 2018 by 11:59 PM ET **TOMORROW**

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pleased to announce funding for Strong Systems, Stronger Communities (SSSC), formerly known as the Tribal Accreditation Support Initiative (ASI). This opportunity builds on NIHB’s Tribal Accreditation Support Initiative (2014-2018), and continues NIHB’s commitment to the strengthening of Tribal public health systems by offering support and technical assistance specifically to Tribes as they complete projects to improve their performance, meet national public health accreditation standards, and/or promote interconnection across the public health system to improve population health.
 
The Self-Assessment Award is intended for Tribal entities new to performance improvement to receive training, form a team, and complete a self-assessment against national standards. Each awardee will be funded for $3,000. Read more here .
NIHB Announces Second Round of Tribal Health Systems Enhancement for Cancer Screening Funding Opportunity
Due Friday, December 7, 2018
 
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to announce a second call for applications for a Tribal Health Systems Enhancement for Cancer Screening award. This funding will provide awards of up to $8,000 to nine (9) Tribal clinics/programs. Funding will be used to participate in a second round of pilot testing of a toolkit developed by NIHB. This toolkit has been developed to share implementation guidelines for the priority evidence-based interventions (EBIs) found in the Community Guide to Preventive Services (Community Guide) Strategies. This action guide is designed specifically for Tribal health systems interested in increasing high-quality, population-based breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings. The funded pilot project is expected to run for a 3-month time period from approximately January to April 2019. Read more here . 
Statewide Consumer Network Program
Due Monday, December 24, 2018
 
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is accepting applications for Statewide Consumer Network Program grants to address the needs of adults with serious mental illness by developing and/or expanding peer support services, peer leadership, and peer engagement strategies statewide. Eligibility includes Tribes and some urban Indian organizations. Read more here
Project AWARE Grants
Due Monday, December 24, 2018
 
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is accepting applications for grants. Education agencies/authorities serving children and youth residing in federally-recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations, and consortia of Tribes/Tribal organizations are eligible. The program purpose is to build or expand the capacity of State Educational Agencies (SEAs) in partnership with State Mental Health Agencies (SMHAs) overseeing school-aged youth and local education agencies (LEAS). Read more here.
Tribal Behavioral Health Grant Program
Due Friday, January 4, 2019
 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will offer a Tribal Behavioral Health grant. Federally-recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and consortia of Tribes/Tribal organizations are eligible. Read more here.
Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Courts and Adult Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts
Due Friday, January 4, 2019
 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will offer this grant. State, local, and Tribal governments are eligible. Read more here.
Resources
Tribal Climate Adaptation Guidebook

The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI)-Oregon State University just released the Tribal Climate Adaptation Guidebook, with steps and recommendations for Tribes interested in climate adaptation planning and highlighting Tribes from across the country in case studies. Read more here.
Diabetes Awareness Month: Who is the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee?

The Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) serves as an advisory body to the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and is a direct voice to the IHS on diabetes and related chronic diseases affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Learn more about the TLDC and find out w ho the Tribal laeder representative is for your IHS service area. Read more here .