Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant

Who can apply

BusinessIndividualNonprofitPublic AgencyTribal Government

Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: State Agencies, Government Entities, Nursing Facilities & Corporations, Educational &Research Institutions, Industry Associations, Consumer Advocacy Organizations & Resident Representatives, Commercial, and Quality-Focused Organizations.

Where: Applicants may be based nationwide, however the projects must involve certified Skilled Nursing Facilities within California.

Purpose

This grant allows applicants to apply for funding to implement programs for improving Skilled Nursing Facility residents' quality of life. Projects may span topics such as training, culture change and direct improvements to quality of life, direct improvements to quality of care, and other applicable topics.

Description

This grant opportunity allows Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), non-profit organizations, consumer advocacy organizations, and more to apply for funding to execute projects to improve the lives of SNF residents. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing methods to increase Person-Centered Care, Infection Control Training, Arts and Engagement projects, and other topics. Examples of projects that will not be approved for CMP funding include, but are not limited to, research-only projects, projects with an indirect benefit to nursing residents, capital improvements to a facility, duplication of CMS requirements, paying for nursing home staff salaries, or high-dollar, complex technology, such as but not limited to engagement technology, telemedicine, alert systems, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, etc.  Applicants must use the template provided on the CDPH website. Projects may vary in length up to a maximum of 36 months. Award size is dependent on project request up to the allowable amount.  Keywords: Civil Money Penalty, CMP, CDPH, CMS, Skilled Nursing Facility, Reinvestment, Public Health, SNF

Important dates

Opened

Jul 15, 2020

Application deadline

Ongoing

Expected award announcement

Ongoing

Period of performance

Cannot exceed 36 mos

Funding details

Total estimated available

$17,602,130.00

Estimated amount per award

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Expected number of awards

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Letter of intent required

No

Matching funds

Not Required

Funding source

Federal

Funding source notes

A CMP is a monetary penalty the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may impose against nursing homes for non-compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for long-term care facilities. A portion of CMPs is returned to states in which CMPs are imposed and are reinvested to support activities that benefit nursing home residents and that protect or improve their quality of care or quality of life.

Funding method

Reimbursement(s)

Funding method notes

The CA Department of Public Health will provide reimbursement checks after receiving receipts of approved purchases or services provided and processing invoices.

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: email: [email protected]

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• Department of Public Health ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-279-667-2365;