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ClosedOpportunity HHS-2026-IHS-TSGN-0001

A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was August 3, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $84K, with about 3 awards expected and $252K 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 93.00E (Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

  1. Jun 4, 2026Posted
  2. Aug 3, 2026Application deadline
  3. Jul 31, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Close date
Aug 3, 2026
Est. award date
Jul 31, 2026
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$84,000
Est. total funding
$252,000
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
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 Self-Governance Program (TSGP) allows Tribes to negotiate with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to start operating programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs). This gives Tribes the authority to manage and tailor health care programs to best suit the needs of their communities. Participating in the TSGP gives your Tribe flexibility to tailor your health care needs by choosing one of three ways to get health care from the Federal Government for your citizens. Tribes can choose to: Get health care services directly from the IHS.Contract with the IHS to administer individual programs and services the IHS would otherwise provide. This is referred to as Title I Self-Determination Contracting.Compact with the IHS to assume control over health care programs the IHS would otherwise provide. This is referred to as Title V Self-Governance Compacting or the TSGP. These options are not exclusive. You may choose to combine options based on your Tribe's needs and circumstances. The purpose of this negotiation cooperative agreement is to help Tribes cover the costs of preparing for and participating in these negotiations.

Additional information from the agency ↗

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 93.00E

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$168K
FY25$168K
FY26$255K est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.00E. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Indian Health Service
DGM@ihs.gov
301-443-2114

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement 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 “A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $84k, total estimated program funding is $252,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.

How do I apply for “A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-TSGN-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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.00E
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)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.444
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)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.228

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
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 93.940
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
May 21, 2027 (est.)
Who can apply
Public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and 2 more
Source: Grants.govVerified today
OpenALN 93.00L
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
Source: Grants.govVerified today