Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program
Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was August 28, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $50 – $300K, with about 16 awards expected and $2.76M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments and native american tribal organizations. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.228 (Indian Health Service, Health Management Development Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jul 17, 2026Posted
- Aug 28, 2026Application deadline
- May 31, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Close date
- Aug 28, 2026
- Est. award date
- May 31, 2026
- Award floor
- $50
- Award ceiling
- $300,000
- Est. total funding
- $2,761,000
- Expected awards
- 16
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Federally recognized Indian Tribes An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). The term "Indian Tribe" means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group, or regional or village corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Tribal organizations A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)): "Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.You must submit letters of support or Tribal Resolutions from the Tribes you will serve.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Tribal Management Grant program aims to prepare tribes and tribal organizations for assuming all or part of existing Indian Health Service programs functions services and activities under the Public Law 93 638 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act as amended and to further develop and improve their health management capabilities. The Indian Health Service intends to issue five to sixteen awards under this program announcement.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.228
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Indian Health Service
dgm@ihs.gov
301-443-2114
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $50 – $300k, total estimated program funding is $2,761,000 and the agency expects to make about 16 awards.
How do I apply for “Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-TMD-0001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
Related open opportunities
Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.
Tribal Management Development
Indian Health Service- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Est. close
- Apr 1, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations
Tribal Self-Governance - Planning
Indian Health Service- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Est. close
- Apr 1, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)
Tribal Self-Governance - Negotiation
Indian Health Service- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Est. close
- Apr 1, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)
National Indian Health Outreach and Education
Indian Health Service- Award range
- $246K – $1.1M
- Closes
- Nov 2, 2026
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 1 more
Public Health Nursing
Indian Health Service- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Est. close
- May 1, 2028 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)
Behavioral Health Integration Initiative
Indian Health Service- Award range
- Amount not specified
- Est. close
- Mar 1, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice)