Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is offering the Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program (CFDA 93.444) to provide Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations with resources to defray the costs of preparing for and engaging in Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) negotiations. The purpose is to enable a collaborative and tribally driven negotiation process where Tribes can set their own priorities in assuming responsibility for IHS programs, services, functions, and activities. Eligible applicants must have conducted previous self-governance planning activities. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's proposed plan for negotiations, organizational capacity, and budget justification.

The anticipated award amount is $84,000, with an estimated 3 awards to be made for a 1-year period of performance. The application deadline is June 20, 2024, and the earliest anticipated start date is August 1, 2024. Performance is expected to take place within the local governments and communities of the selected Tribal recipients.