Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program
Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
Tribal Self-Governance Planning 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 $180K, with about 3 awards expected and $540K 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 93.444 (Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Close date
- Aug 3, 2026
- Est. award date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $180,000
- Est. total funding
- $540,000
- 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.
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.
to negotiate with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to start operating programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs), in whole or in part. 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. Tribes may choose to combine options based on their needs and circumstances. The purpose of this planning cooperative agreement is to provide resources to: Tribes interested in entering the TSGP.Tribes that are currently part of the program and are interested in assuming new or expanded PSFAs.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.444
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 Self-Governance Planning 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 “Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $180k, total estimated program funding is $540,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.
How do I apply for “Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-TSGP-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.
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