Zero Suicide Initiative Funding Announcement

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcement for Zero Suicide Initiative (ZSI) became available on November 4, 2021. The purpose of the ZSI funding is to improve the system of care for those at risk for suicide by implementing a comprehensive, culturally-informed, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in Indian health systems.

This funding opportunity is open to Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations (UIOs), and IHS Federal facilities. The application deadline is February 2, 2022.

For Tribes, Tribal organizations, and UIOs

A potential applicant defined as either a Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO, needs to apply via the grant application process at Grants.gov. For more information, please review the funding announcement at:

• Federal Register Notice Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Grants.gov Zero Suicide Initiative Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

For IHS Federal Facilities

The ZSI Federal program award opportunity information is forthcoming. Updated information will be posted at a later date. Please continue to check this website.

Application Templates and Examples

The following template documents are for use during the application process.

• Attachment 1: ZSI Biographical Sketch Template [DOC - 22 KB]
• Attachment 2: ZSI Timeline Template [DOC - 25 KB]
• Attachment 3: ZSI Local Data Collection Plan Worksheet [DOC - 120 KB]
• Attachment 4: Budget and Budget Narrative [DOC - 20 KB]
• Zero Suicide Data Elements worksheet [DOC - 99 KB] Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - zerosuicide.com
• Zero Suicide Workplan Template [DOC - 174 KB] Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - zerosuicide.com

Virtual Office Hour Sessions

Virtual Office Hours were held weekly throughout the open application period.

For grant-specific questions, please contact Sheila Miller, Grants Management Specialist.