In a landmark move to bolster essential infrastructure in Indian Country, $700 million in funding has been allocated for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this investment accelerates efforts to improve clean drinking water, sewage systems, and solid waste management for Tribal communities across the United States.

The BIL will provide $3.5 billion to IHS between FY 2022 and 2026. This new funding ensures more effective planning and procurement for critical projects. As a result, more than 14,450 American Indian and Alaska Native households will gain access to improved sanitation facilities in FY 2025 alone, bringing the four-year total to nearly 110,000 households served.

According to Health and Human Services (HHS), this latest investment highlights “once-in-a-generation” infrastructure progress in Tribal communities.

IHS Director Roselyn Tso underscores the tangible impact of these projects, citing 67 additional construction projects planned for FY 2025, on top of the 765 already supported during the first three years of BIL funding.

IHS continues to collaborate with federal partners such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure safe water and sanitation in Tribal regions.

The agency also maintains an interactive website offering up-to-date details on project funding, tribal beneficiaries, and construction status.

Visit HHS to learn more.