Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is offering the Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program to provide resources for Tribes interested in entering the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) or existing Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (PSFAs). The planning phase helps Tribes make informed decisions about which PSFAs to assume and what organizational changes are necessary. Eligible applicants include Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized) and Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized). Proposals will be evaluated on the quality of the planning activities, organizational capacity, and budget. The application is due on June 20, 2024.

The total available funding is approximately $720,000, with individual awards anticipated to be $180,000. The IHS anticipates issuing approximately three awards under this one-year program. Performance will be conducted by the Tribal recipients within their local governments and communities.