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HHS-2026-IHS-TSGP-0001: Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

Closed Closed August 3, 2026 Opportunity HHS-2026-IHS-TSGP-0001 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Tribal Self-Governance - Planning (HHS-2027-IHS-TSGP-0001). Status: Expected deadline April 1, 2027. It is in our archive of Indian Health Service notices from 2026.

• Award ceiling$180,000
• Total funding$540,000
• Expected awards3
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to tribes.

• 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.

More grants for tribes.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement awards averaged $108,432; this notice allows up to $180,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to tribes.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

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.

Category: Health.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, HHS-2027-IHS-TSGP-0001, which is forecast.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.