Funding Opportunities Support Tribal Self-Governance Planning and Negotiation Activities

The Indian Health Service Office of Tribal and Urban Affairs is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2026 Tribal Self-Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements, a competitive grant program for federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations. These awards support Tribes and Tribal organizations with funding needed for the planning and preparation necessary to assume responsibility for providing health care to their Tribal members through the Tribal Self-Governance Program.

Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement

The Planning Cooperative Agreement assists Tribes with the planning phase of the Tribal Self-Governance Program, which includes legal and budgetary research, internal Tribal government planning, and organizational preparation related to the administration of health care programs. The Planning Cooperative Agreements grants are for a two-year period, and individual awards are expected to be $180,000, with approximately three grants being awarded.

Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement

The Negotiation Cooperative Agreement assists Tribes in defraying the costs associated with preparing for and conducting self-governance program negotiations. Negotiations provide an opportunity for Tribal and federal negotiation teams to work together in good faith to enhance each self-governance agreement. The Negotiation Cooperative Agreements grants are for a two-year period, and individual awards are expected to be $84,000, with approximately three grants being awarded.

Important dates to remember:

• Application deadline: August 3, 2026
• Estimated award date: September 30, 2026

For more information about the Tribal Self-Governance Cooperative Agreements, please contact IHS Policy Analyst Kenneth Coriz at [email protected].