Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program
Agency: Indian Health Service
Assistance Listings
- 93.444 -- Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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 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.
The planning phase is critical to negotiations and helps Tribes make informed decisions about which Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (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.
A Planning Cooperative Agreement is not a prerequisite to enter the TSGP and a Tribe may use other resources to meet the planning requirement. Tribes that receive Planning Cooperative Agreements are not obligated to participate in the TSGP and may choose to delay or decline participation based on the outcome of their planning activities. This also applies to existing Self Governance Tribes exploring the option to expand their current PSFAs or assume additional PSFAs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
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 445 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law No. 117 328, and the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, Public Law
No. 118-15.
• 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.
Grantor contact information
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Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program
Archived: July 12, 2024
Award
$720,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$180,000
Award Minimum
$180,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HS-U152I-24-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 27, 2024
Archive date:
July 12, 2024
