Apply Today for the IHS Small Ambulatory Program

The IHS Office of Environmental Health and Engineering's Division of Facilities Planning and Construction is now accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 and 2026 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP). The IHS is combining two award cycles into one application. Through the SAP, the IHS awards funds to Tribes and/or Tribal organizations for the construction, expansion, or modernization of ambulatory health care facilities.

The SAP program was funded for $25 million in both FY 2025 and 2026, setting the amount available for the combined FY 2025-2026 SAP at $50 million. During this award cycle, the maximum amount for each awarded project is $3.5 million.

The application deadline is August 3, 2026. If your Tribe or Tribal organization is interested in applying, please download and complete the application available on the IHS website. Detailed instructions are provided in the application kit, including requirements for project planning, Tribal administrative and financial capabilities, and how to submit your application online.

If you have any questions, please contact Cmdr. Omobogie Amadasu, P.E., at (301) 443-4751 or [email protected].

LINKS:

• Small Ambulatory Program
• Division of Facilities Planning and Construction Programs
• IHS Office of Environmental Health and Engineering