Tribal Management Development
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Sep 4, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for tribes and tribal organizations seeking to assume Indian Health Service (IHS) program functions under Public Law 93-638 (Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act). Applicants must be federally recognized tribes or tribally chartered organizations managing health programs. The program operates nationally, serving tribal nations and their health management entities.
Geographic scope is nationwide across all federally recognized tribal lands and service areas. Funding supports organizational development and capacity building for health management.
Applicants must demonstrate readiness to assume IHS program responsibilities. Prior management experience and organizational infrastructure are important factors.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 1, 2027 Application deadline in 208 days
- May 1, 2027 Award announced
- May 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Tribal Management Grant program aims to prepare tribes and tribal organizations for assuming all or part of existing Indian Health Service programs functions services and activities under the Public Law 93 638 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act as amended and to further develop and improve their health management capabilities. The Indian Health Service intends to issue five to sixteen awards under this program announcement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- IHS Form 446 or equivalent application form
- Project narrative describing management development activities
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Tribal resolution of support
- Evidence of tribal governance authority
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.228 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$9,174,750
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$8,359,192
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$8,000,000
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$6,101,877
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$2,884,541
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$2,550,000
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$2,505,218
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$2,288,708
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$2,127,776
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$2,127,776
Top States by Funding
- OR 8 awards $17.2M
- OK 14 awards $15.5M
- NM 7 awards $13.5M
- CA 16 awards $11.2M
- DC 2 awards $10.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.228). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $2,404,664 | |
| 2019 | $2,102,702 | |
| 2020 | $1,802,826 | |
| 2021 est. | $2,456,000 | |
| 2022 | $735,423 | |
| 2023 | $341,106 | |
| 2024 est. | $2,416,479 | |
| 2025 est. | $4,928,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations can apply. Your organization must be prepared to assume or expand IHS program functions.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is April 1, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities does this funding support?
Grants support tribal management development, capacity building, and preparation for assuming IHS program functions and services.
How much funding is available?
The total pool is approximately $2.986 million, with 5 to 16 awards expected. Individual award amounts vary.
Do I need cost sharing?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by assessing your organization's current capacity and the specific IHS functions you want to assume. Document gaps clearly.
- Build relationships with your regional IHS office early. They can provide crucial guidance on readiness and compliance requirements.
- Emphasize organizational stability and management experience. Strong governance structures and financial management increase competitiveness.
- Include detailed implementation timelines. Show realistic, achievable milestones for program assumption.
- Connect your proposal to tribal healthcare priorities. Align management development with your community's health needs and strategic goals.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear connection to PL 93-638 program assumption goals. Proposals underestimate capacity-building timeline or overstate readiness. Weak organizational infrastructure and financial management documentation hurt competitiveness.
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