At a glance
This program funds planning work for Tribes that want to enter the Tribal Self-Governance Planning program or expand existing self-governance services. Only federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribal organizations may apply, and applicants must provide tribal resolutions or letters of support from the Tribes they will serve. The announcement says it expects 3 awards totaling $540,000, with up to $180,000 for the first budget period and a 2-year period of performance. There is no cost-sharing requirement.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)