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Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements

Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements. Anna Old Elk, Program Analyst Indian Health Service Office of Tribal Self-Governance. Purpose of Agreements. Provide planning & negotiation resources to Tribes interested in participating in the Tribal Self Governance Program

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Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements

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  1. Tribal Self-Governance ProgramCooperative Agreements Anna Old Elk, Program Analyst Indian Health Service Office of Tribal Self-Governance

  2. Purpose of Agreements • Provide planning & negotiation resources to Tribes interested in participating in the Tribal Self Governance Program • Limited competition

  3. Tribal Self-Governance Program • Enables Tribes to assume control of IHS programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs) through compacts and funding agreements (FAs) negotiated with the IHS

  4. Grants vs. Cooperative Agreements • Grants = no substantial Federal programmatic involvement anticipated • Cooperative Agreements = substantial Federal programmatic involvement anticipated • Same requirements and procedures for both

  5. Grant Authority • Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) Sec. 503(e) • (1) Planning • (2) Negotiation

  6. Grant Eligibility • Federally Recognized Tribe • Tribal Resolution • Financial stability and management capability (3 years)

  7. Planning Cooperative Agreements • Available awards = 8/year • Award amount = $75,000/each

  8. Planning Cooperative Agreements • Gather information on available PSFAs and related funding • Opportunity to improve and enhance healthcare delivery system to better meet the needs of the Tribal community

  9. Planning - Application Review Criteria • Goals & Objectives (30 points) • Organization Capabilities & Qualifications (25) • Methodology (20) • Budget & Justification (15) • Management of health programs (10)

  10. Negotiation Cooperative Agreements • Available awards = 8/year • Award amount = $30,000/each

  11. Negotiation Cooperative Agreements • Conduct negotiation activities: • Identify which PSFAs will be negotiated and included in compact and FA • ID Tribal funding shares to be included in FA • Develop terms and conditions of FA

  12. Negotiation - Application Review Criteria • Demonstration of Previous Planning Activities (30 points) • Thoroughness of Approach (25) • Project Outcome (25) • Administrative Capabilities (20)

  13. IHS Roles & Responsibilities • Describe PSFAs at all levels (SU, Area, HQ) • Identify staff on program management and delivery methods • Provide statutes, regulations, and policies with IHS authority to administer programs

  14. Grantee Roles & Responsibilities • Research and analyze IHS budget • Establish process to identify PSFAs that could be incorporated into current Tribal programs • Determine Tribal share of each PSFA and evaluate current level of services provided

  15. Application Submission • Submitted electronically • Narrative • Background on Tribe • Proposed scope of work, objectives, activities • Budget Narrative • Tribal Resolution

  16. Award Administration • Notice • Administrative Requirements • Reporting

  17. Agency Contacts • Programmatic: • Anna Old Elk, Program Analyst, Office of Tribal Self-Governance • 301.443.7821 • Anna.OldElk@ihs.gov • Grants Management & Fiscal Matters: • John Hoffman, Grants Management Specialist • 301.443.9602 • John.hoffman2@ihs.gov

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