Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)
SDPI Basics
Overview of grant expectations and requirements.
SDPI 2027 Continuation Application
Information, instructions, and documents for the required 2027 Continuation Application submission.
Grant Training
Live and recorded webinars.
Best Practices
Focused areas for improvement of diabetes prevention and treatment.
In the News
- The IHS Chief of Staff writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to request your feedback and recommendations regarding the use of approximately $70 million in Special Diabetes Program for Indians funding available for diabetes treatment and prevention activities. [PDF – 226 KB]
July 13, 2026 - The IHS Chief of Staff writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to share important news regarding the fiscal year 2026 funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. [PDF – 133 KB]
May 21, 2026 - Special Diabetes Program for Indians Receives $41 Million Increase for FY 2026
May 21, 2026
Upcoming SDPI-Related Events/Webinars
- Quarterly Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) Meeting
(virtual)
September 15th @ 1pm ET - SDPI Required Webinar
September 17th @ 3pm ET
2027 Non-Competing Continuation Application Kick-off
Upcoming Advancement Webinars
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Small Shifts, Big Impact: Integrating Nutrition Standards, CKM Care, and Nutrition-Focused Medication Management in Diabetes
September 23rd @ 3pm ET
Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES
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Made for Us, By Us: Get to Know CDC's New Native PreventT2 Curriculum and Resources
September 30th @ 5pm ET
Dolores Addison, MPH, RDN
Kelli Begay, MS, MBA, RDN
Shon McCage, PhD, MPH
Kavitha Muthuswamy, MPH
Shannon Saltclah, Pharm.D., BC-ADM, Ph.C., CPH
Lee Ann Sherrill, RN, CDCES
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