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: August 3, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $180,000 per award (2-year project period); estimated total program funding is $540,000; ~3 awards expected.
Summary: Supports Tribes and Tribal organizations in planning to assume management of Indian Health Service (IHS) health programs and services through the Tribal Self-Governance Program.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligibility limited to federally recognized Tribes and qualifying Tribal organizations.
Description
This opportunity provides cooperative agreement funding to federally recognized Indian Tribes and eligible Tribal organizations to support planning activities for entering or expanding participation in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). The TSGP enables Tribes to assume control over the planning, management, and delivery of health care programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs) previously administered by IHS. The program aims to enhance Tribal self-determination, allowing Tribes to tailor health care services to better meet the needs of their communities. Funding supports legal and budgetary research, internal planning, and organizational preparation required before negotiating a self-governance compact with IHS.
