Tribal Self-Governance Planning Grant FORECAST

Tribal Self-Governance Planning Grant

FORECAST

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Amount: Up to US $540,000
Last Updated: August 16, 2025

Summary

The Tribal Self-Governance Planning (TSGP) enables Tribes to negotiate with the Indian Health Service (IHS) for managing health care programs tailored to their community needs. This initiative provides flexibility through various options, such as direct services, contracting, or compacting with the IHS. The Planning Cooperative Agreement aims to assist Tribes entering the TSGP and support existing Self-Governance Tribes in expanding their health services, ensuring their citizens receive optimal care.

Overview

The TSGP allows Tribes to negotiate with the IHS to assume 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. Participation in the TSGP gives Tribes flexibility to tailor their health care needs by choosing one of three ways to get health care from the Federal Government for their 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 (referred to as Title I Self-Determination Contracting).Compact with the IHS to assume control over health care programs the IHS would otherwise provide (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 individual needs and circumstances. This Planning Cooperative Agreement’s purpose is to provide resources to: Tribes interested in entering the TSGP.Existing Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded PSFAs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.