# Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2022-ihs-tsgp-0002-tribal-self-governance-planning-cooperative-agreement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342002

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $180,000 (at least $180,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $900,000 in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2022-IHS-TSGP-0002 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $180,000 |
| Award floor | $180,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $900,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.444 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

To be eligible for this opportunity, applicant must meet the following criteria:• Applicant must be an “Indian Tribe” as defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304(e); a “Tribal Organization” as defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304(l); or an “Inter-Tribal Consortium” as defined at 42 CFR 137.10. Please note that Tribes prohibited from contracting pursuant to the ISDEAA are not eligible. See section 424(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law No. 113-76, as amended by section 428 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Public Law No. 115-141, and section 1201 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law No. 116-260. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 5383(c)(1)(B), applicant must request participation in self-governance by resolution or other official action by the governing body of each Indian Tribe to be served. Note: If the applicant has already successfully completed the planning phase required and requested participation in the IHS Tribal Self-Governance Program by official Tribal action, then the applicant is not eligible for this funding opportunity. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 5383(c)(1)(C), applicant must demonstrate financial stability and financial management capability for 3 fiscal years.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this Planning Cooperative Agreement is to provide resources to Tribes interested in entering the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) and to existing Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (PSFAs). Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) requires a Tribe or Tribal organization (T/TO) to complete a planning phase to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The planning phase must include legal and budgetary research and internal Tribal government planning and organizational preparation relating to the administration of health care programs.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2022-IHS-TSGP-0002 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-IHS-TSGP-0001, expected deadline April 1, 2027.

### Who can apply for Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program?

Indian Health Service accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program?

Closed August 31, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $180,000 each. About $900,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Northern Arapaho Tribe, Coyote Valley Tribal Council, Miccosukee Corporation. The program made 18 awards worth $2.0 million in that time.