# Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-ihs-tmd-0001-tribal-management-grant-tmg-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360298

> Indian Health Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $50) to tribes. It expected to make about 16 awards worth $2.8 million in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-IHS-TMD-0001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $50 |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Total funding | $2.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.228 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-IHS-TMD-0001 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-IHS-TMD-0001, expected deadline April 1, 2027.

### Who can apply for Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program?

Closed August 28, 2026. 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 $300,000 each. About $2.8 million in total across about 16 awards.

### Who has won Indian Health Service, Health Management Development Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Foundation, Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board. The program made 137 awards worth $76.2 million in that time.