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Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements

Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements. Emmalani Longenecker Staff Assistant Indian Health Service Office of Tribal Self-Governance. Tribal Self-Governance Program.

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Tribal Self-Governance Program Cooperative Agreements

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  1. Tribal Self-Governance ProgramCooperative Agreements Emmalani Longenecker Staff Assistant Indian Health Service Office of Tribal Self-Governance

  2. 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

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

  4. Grant Authority & Eligibility • AUTHORITY: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) Sec. 503(e) • (1) Planning • (2) Negotiation • ELIGIBILITY: • Federally-recognized Tribe • Tribal resolution • Financial stability and management capability (3 years)

  5. Planning Cooperative Agreements • Gather information on current types of PSFAs and related funding available at all organizational levels • Headquarters • Area • Service Unit • Evaluate Tribe’s organizational preparations related to administering the health programs

  6. Negotiation Cooperative Agreements • Cover expenses involved in and preparing for Compact and Funding Agreement negotiations • Negotiation activities include: • Determining what PSFAs will be negotiated • Identifying Tribal funding shares to be included in Funding Agreement • Developing terms and conditions of a Compact and Funding Agreement

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. FY11 Cooperative Agreements • OTSG awarded 5 Cooperative Agreements • 3 Planning Cooperative Agreements at $75,000/each • 2 Negotiation Cooperative Agreements at $30,000/ each

  10. Evaluation Criteria for Agreements • Project Narrative (30 points) • Program Planning (25) • Program Evaluation (20) • Budget & Budget Justification (15) • Progress Report (10)

  11. How to Apply • ALL applicants MUST: • Have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number • Be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) • Apply online • Funding opportunities announced by: • www.Grants.gov • www.ihs.gov/selfgovernance • Federal Register Notice

  12. Agency Contacts • Programmatic: • Anna Johnson, Program Analyst – Office of Tribal Self-Governance • 301.443.7821 • Anna.Johnson2@ihs.gov • Grants Management & Fiscal Matters: • John Hoffman, Grants Management Specialist • 301.443.9602 • John.hoffman@ihs.gov

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