Tribal Self-Governance Planning
This grant supports Tribes in planning and expanding their ability to manage and customize health care programs through self-governance agreements with the Indian Health Service.
Funder: Indian Health Service
Due Dates: May 21, 2026 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $540,000 | Expected number of awards: 3
Summary: Supports Tribes and eligible organizations in planning to assume and manage health care programs through the Tribal Self-Governance Program.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application materials and exact deadlines are not yet finalized.
Description
The Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement provides resources to federally recognized Tribes, eligible tribal organizations, and qualifying Urban Indian organizations to plan for participation in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). Through TSGP, Tribes may negotiate to assume control over Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (PSFAs) previously managed by IHS, allowing for tailored health care solutions that best meet the needs of their communities.
This funding supports:
- Tribes interested in entering the TSGP for the first time.
- Existing Self-Governance Tribes seeking to assume new or expanded PSFAs.
Participation options include:
- Receiving services directly from IHS.
- Contracting to administer specific programs (Title I Self-Determination Contracting).
- Assuming full control via a Self-Governance Compact (Title V).
Tribes may combine these options to fit their unique circumstances.
