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Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

Open Date:

2/1/2024

Close Date:

5/1/2024

Upcoming Milestones:

Eligible Recipients:

  • Native/Tribal Entities

Program Purpose:

  • Health and Safety
  • Strategy and Planning

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Bureau/Office

Indian Health Service

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Overview

The purpose of this Planning Cooperative Agreement is to provide resources to Tribes interested in entering the TSGP and to existing Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded PSFAs. Title V of the 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. See 25 U.S.C. 5383(d).

The planning phase is critical to negotiations and helps Tribes make informed decisions about which 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.

Related Resources

Additional information is available on the Resources page.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
$720,000
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:
4

Applicant Guidance

Contact Information

Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management, 301-443-5204, [email protected]

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