Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement Program

Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:HHS-2023-IHS-TSGP-0001Funding Opportunity Title:Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement ProgramOpportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity:HealthCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards:5CFDA Number(s):93.444 -- Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative AgreementCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:Apr 19, 2023Last Updated Date:Apr 19, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2023 Archive Date:Jul 20, 2023Estimated Total Program Funding:$900,000Award Ceiling:$180,000Award Floor:$180,000 Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:HHS-2023-IHS-TSGP-0001Funding Opportunity Title:Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement ProgramOpportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity

Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity:HealthCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards:5CFDA Number(s):93.444 -- Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative AgreementCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:Apr 19, 2023Last Updated Date:Apr 19, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 20, 2023 Archive Date:Jul 20, 2023Estimated Total Program Funding:$900,000Award Ceiling:$180,000Award Floor:$180,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Additional Information on Eligibility: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 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (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. • 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. Meeting the eligibility criteria for a Planning Cooperative Agreement does not mean that a T/TO is eligible for participation in the IHS Tribal Self-Governance Program under Title V of the ISDEAA. See 25 U.S.C. 5383, 42 CFR 137.15 23. For additional information on the eligibility for the IHS TSGP, please visit the “Eligibility and Funding” page on the Office of Tribal Self-Governance web site located at https://www.ihs.gov/SelfGovernance. Agency Name:Indian Health ServiceDescription: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 Programs, Services, Functions, and Activities (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. 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.Link to Additional Information:Full Notice of Funding Opportunity on the Federal RegisterGrantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Division of Grants Management Phone 301-443-5204Division of Grants Management