Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is offering the Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program to assist eligible non-federally recognized Native American Tribal Organizations in covering costs associated with Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) negotiations. This program aims to empower Tribes to manage health care services tailored to their community needs through collaborative negotiations with the IHS, ensuring that each Tribe can set its own priorities and effectively address their health care concerns. The total funding available for this opportunity is $252,000, with three anticipated awards of up to $84,000 each, and applications are due by August 1, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the IHS Division of Grants Management at DGM@ihs.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.
Eligible Applicants
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.