# Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2025-ihs-tsgp-0001-tribal-self-governance-planning-cooperative-agreement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356222

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $180,000 (at least $180,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $540,000 in total. Applications closed on February 19, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2025-IHS-TSGP-0001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 19, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $180,000 |
| Award floor | $180,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $540,000 |
| 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)

Under this announcement, an applicant must be one of the following as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603: • 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 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 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. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 5383 (c)(1)(C), applicant must demonstrate financial stability and financial management capability for 3 consecutive 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 (PSFA). Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 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. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d). The planning phase is critical to negotiations and helps Tribes make informed decisions about which PSFAs to assume and what organizational changes or modifications are necessary to successfully support those PSFAs. A thorough planning phase improves timeliness and efficient negotiations and ensures that the Tribe is fully prepared to assume the transfer of IHS PSFAs to the Tribal health program.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2025-IHS-TSGP-0001 still open?

No. It closed on February 19, 2025. 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 February 19, 2025. 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 $540,000 in total across about 3 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.