How to apply...
Application Procedure:
The standard forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provision of 45 CFR Part 92 for Indian Tribes. An IHS Grant Application Kit may be obtained from the Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-5204. This kit includes Standard Form PHS 5161-1 (Rev. 7/00); Standard Forms 424, 424A and 424B (Rev. 7/97); Application Receipt Card - IHS-815-1A; Instructions for preparing the program narrative; IHS Application Check List; a copy of the Federal Register Notice for Indian Health Professions Scholarship Program, and a copy of Section 120 of the Act.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Grants are made directly by the Indian Health Service to the Indian tribal applicants, based on results of competitive review process.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.