Tribal Self-Governance Program: Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
In preparation for additional tribes each fiscal year, the IHS will make Planning Cooperative Agreements available.
The Planning Cooperative Agreements allow Tribes to gather information to determine the current types and extent of PFSAs and funding levels available within its service areas and to plan for the types and extent of PFSAs and funding to be made available to the tribe under a compact.
The IHS will also award Negotiation Cooperative Agreements which provide tribes with additional funding to negotiate Self-Governance Compacts.
The projects funded are the planning and negotiation activities associated with preparing to enter the TSGP.
- Office of Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
- Office of Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
- Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement
- Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement
- Office of Tribal Self-Governance Planning Cooperative Agreement
The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 2007, the IHS awarded two Planning Cooperative Agreements for a total of $100,000. In FY 2008, IHS estimates that it will award four Planning and one Negotiation Cooperative Agreement, for a total of $220,000 in award funding.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Establishing and operating programs to provide planning and negotiation resources to tribes interested in participating in the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP).
These cooperative agreements will be awarded on a one-time basis.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
For Planning Cooperative Agreements, any Federally-recognized tribe which (1) formally requests, through a governing body action, a Planning Cooperative Agreement for the purpose of preparing to enter the TSGP and (2) has furnished organization-wide single audit reports as prescribed by Public Law 96-502, the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, for the previous 3 years that contain no uncorrected significant and material audit exceptions.
See OMB Circular No.
A-133 (June 27, 2003).
For Negotiation Cooperative Agreements, in addition to the two criteria listed above, applicants must have successfully completed the planning phase as described at 42 CFR 137.20.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Indian tribes will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
For planning, costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and Local Governments and Indian tribes and applicable grant administration regulations 45 CFR Part 92.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination not applicable.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
The preferred method for receipt of applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, should any technical problems arise regarding the submission, please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at (1-800) 518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). If you require additional assistance please contact Michelle G. Bulls, Grants Policy Officer at (301) 443-6528 at least fifteen days prior to the application deadline. To submit an application electronically, please use the http://www.Grants.gov site. Download a copy of the application package, on the Grants.gov website, complete it offline and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.
Award Procedures
Cooperative agreements are made directly by the IHS to the Indian tribal applicants, based on results of a competitive review process.
Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below for deadline dates.
Authorization
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Within 45 days of IHS deadline.
Appeals
Per 42 CFR 137.416, decisions relating to the award of Cooperative Agreements may be appealed under 45 CFR Part 5.
Renewals
There will not be renewals for the planning and negotiation awards.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Duration of project period is for 12 months. Project period can be extended on a no-cost basis.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Cooperative agreements are subject to administrative requirements under 45 CFR Part 92 for grants to Indian tribes.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
DHHS and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives, shall have the right to access any books, documents, papers, or other records of a grantee, subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor, which are pertinent to the HHS award, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts and transcripts. Grantees are required to maintain accounting records 3 years after the end of the budget period of the award. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0390-0-1-551.
Obigations
FY 07 $100,000; FY 08 $220,000; and FY 09 est $340,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Typically over the last several years, Planning Cooperative Agreements have been awarded for a maximum of $50,000 and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements for a maximum of $20,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, authorizes both the cooperative agreements. HHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000 (Rev. April 1, 1994), applies to the cooperative agreement awards.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Ms. Hankie Ortiz, Director, Office of Tribal Self-Governance, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-7821. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Kimberly Pendleton, Grants Management Officer, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-5204. Use the same numbers for FTS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
For Planning Cooperative Agreements, the criteria are: Goals/Objectives; Methodology; Management of Health Program(s); Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications; and Budget Justification. For Negotiation Cooperative Agreements, the criteria are: Demonstration of Previous Planning Activities; Thoroughness of Approach, Project Outcome; and Administrative Capabilities.
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