Tribal Management Grant Program

The purpose of this Indian Health Service (IHS) grant announcement is to announce the availability of the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program to enhance and develop health management infrastructure and assist federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (T/TOs) in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, functions, services and activities (PFSAs) through a Title I contract and assist established Title I contractors and Title V compactors to further develop and improve management capability.  In addition, Tribal Management Grants are available to T/TOs under the authority of...

Eligible Applicants: "Indian Tribes" and "Tribal Organizations" (T/TOs) as defined by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) are eligible to apply for the TMG Program. The definitions for each entity type are outlined below. Only one application per Tribe/Tribal organization is allowed. Definitions: "Indian Tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village 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. Section 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. 25 U.S.C. Section 5304(e)."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. 25 U.S.C. Section 5304(l). A Tribal Organization must provide proof of non-profit status.

Paul Gettys Grant Systems Coordinator Phone 301-443-2114