Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program
🏛 Indian Health Service
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Can you apply?
This grant is for tribal organizations and Native American healthcare entities to strengthen management and administrative capacity. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, tribally-chartered corporations, and tribal health organizations that provide or plan to provide health services.
The program supports activities in the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. Funding covers training, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like financial management, human resources, quality improvement, and health information systems.
Applicants must have a governing body that represents tribal interests. Preference typically goes to tribes and organizations with direct healthcare delivery responsibilities. Tribal consultation and community engagement are often required as part of the application.
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Key dates
- Aug 14, 2025 Applications open
- Mar 27, 2026 Application deadline
- May 31, 2026 Award announced
- Jun 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program is a competitive grant program offering capacity building and developmental support for federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (T/TOs). The TMG Program was established to help T/TOs prepare for assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, functions, services, and activities (PFSAs) and further develop and improve Tribal health management capabilities. The program has been available since shortly after enactment of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (ISDEAA) in 1975.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Work Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Tribal Resolution or Board Resolution of Support
- Organizational Charts and Staff Qualifications
- Indirect Cost Agreement (if applicable)
- Evidence of Federally Recognized Tribal Status
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 $16.9M
- OK 14 awards $15.7M
- NM 7 awards $13.3M
- DC 2 awards $10.9M
- CA 15 awards $10.2M
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 can apply for the Tribal Management Grant?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal health organizations, and tribally-chartered corporations are eligible. Tribal health clinics and IHS-contracted healthcare providers may also qualify.
Are there geographic restrictions?
No. The program serves tribal communities across the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Typical funding supports management training, leadership development, financial management systems, workforce development, and administrative infrastructure improvements.
How competitive is this grant?
Moderately competitive. Many tribes apply annually. Strong applications demonstrate clear need, experienced leadership, and realistic capacity-building plans.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary widely. Check the most recent FOA (Funding Opportunity Announcement) for specific funding levels and number of awards.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate how improved management capacity will strengthen healthcare delivery and tribal sovereignty.
- Include letters of support from your tribal leadership and board showing commitment to the project.
- Clearly describe your organization's current gaps in management capacity and specific, measurable outcomes.
- Align your proposal with tribal health priorities and IHS strategic goals around workforce and organizational development.
- Use data from your own organization to support need (staffing gaps, training completion rates, budget tracking challenges).
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of clear tribal governance documentation or insufficient tribal authorization. Vague management capacity goals with no measurable outcomes or timeline for implementation. Weak budget justification or failure to explain how grant funds support sustainable, long-term capacity building.
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