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Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant - California Grants Portal
Total estimated available funding $17,602,130
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.
Eligible Applicants:
- Business
- Individual
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: Certified Long Term Care (LTC) facilities (SNF, NF, SNF/NF), Consumer advocacy organizations, Resident or family councils, Professional or State nursing home associations, Private contractors
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 Notes:
The CA Department of Public Health will provide reimbursement checks after receiving receipts of approved purchases or services provided and processing invoices.
For questions about this grant, contact: 1-279-667-2365, CMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov
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