The Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program, administered by the Indian Health Service, supports Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations in implementing produce prescription models that increase access to nutritious and community-relevant foods while promoting whole-person health and well-being.

Overview

This cooperative agreement program is designed to fund projects that integrate produce prescription models into healthcare delivery for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The initiative focuses on improving access to healthy foods and advancing holistic health outcomes. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2026-IHS-PPPP-0001.

Funding and Benefits

• Program Funding: $3,500,000
• Expected Awards: 18
• Award Minimum: $200,000
• Award Maximum: $250,000
• Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Category of Funding Activity: Health

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include the following entities:

• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Urban Indian organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29) that are currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653

Additional information:

• Federally recognized Indian Tribes as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14) are eligible.
• Tribal organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26) are eligible.
• Urban Indian organizations must be nonprofit corporate bodies situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals.
• Applicants must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes to be served.
• Proof of nonprofit status is required for Urban Indian organizations.

Application Process

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. The opportunity is categorized as Discretionary.

Deadline and Timeline

• Closing Date: June 22, 2026
• Last Updated: May 19, 2026
• Posted Date: May 19, 2026

Contact Information

• Grantor: Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management
• Email: DGM@ihs.gov
• Additional Information Link: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/