Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program

The Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program, administered directly by the federal government under the Department of Health and Human Services, provides capacity building and developmental support for federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations. The program is designed to assist these entities in improving their health management capabilities and preparing to assume various programs, functions, services, and activities currently managed by the Indian Health Service. Funding is distributed as a competitive discretionary grant and can be applied toward four specific project types: feasibility studies, planning, evaluation studies, and health management structures. While the program is currently closed pending the next funding cycle, it remains a key resource for enhancing Tribal health infrastructure and autonomy.