A Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program

The Indian Health Service is soliciting applications for the Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program. This program allows Tribes to negotiate with the Indian Health Service to start operating programs, services, functions, and activities. The purpose of this negotiation cooperative agreement is to help Tribes cover the costs associated with preparing for and participating in these negotiations. Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. The program has a total funding amount of $252,000, with an estimated 3 awards. Key activities include conducting legal and budgetary research, making plans to administer health care programs, and negotiating with the Indian Health Service. • The Tribal Self-Governance Program is a tribally driven initiative that allows Tribes to manage and tailor health care programs to best suit the needs of their communities. • Tribes can choose to get health care services directly from the Indian Health Service, contract with the Indian Health Service to administer individual programs and services, or compact with the Indian Health Service to assume control over health care programs. • The negotiation process has four major stages: planning, pre-negotiations, negotiations, and post-negotiations. • Applicants must submit a complete application package, including a project narrative, budget narrative, and other required forms and attachments. • The review process will evaluate applications based on criteria such as introduction and need for assistance, project objectives and work plan, program evaluation, organizational capabilities, and budget narrative.