The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering a grant through CMS for a National Background Check Program for Long Term Care Facilities. States and U.S. territories are invited to apply and may receive federal matching funds if they meet the Affordable Care Act requirements. The program will be evaluated by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) and selected States will receive technical support. This announcement outlines application procedures, policy considerations, and review criteria. Closing date for applications is Dec 15, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 227236
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CMS-1A1-13-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers – 9th Announcement |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.506 — ACA Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Fa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date:: | Jan 14, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description:: | CMS is inviting proposals from all States and U.S. territories to be considered for inclusion in this National Background Check Program. Federal matching funds are available to all States and U.S. territories that meet the requirements described in section 6201 of the Affordable Care Act and that provide an application that is scored at 70.2 out of a possible 101 points by the Federal review panel. The national program will be evaluated by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG). CMS has awarded a technical support contract to support the States that are selected to participate in the program. This program announcement provides States information concerning application procedures, policy considerations, and criteria to be used in reviewing applications and selecting States. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 11 | Dec 12, 2017 | |
| Synopsis 10 | Oct 12, 2017 | |
| Synopsis 9 | This Funding Opportunity Announcement will close on December 15, 2017. | Oct 04, 2017 |
| Synopsis 8 | Updated closing date. | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Synopsis 7 | ||
| Synopsis 6 | ||
| Synopsis 5 | ||
| Synopsis 4 | ||
| Synopsis 3 | Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed every 30 days until further notice. | |
| Synopsis 2 | The Application package was updated on 3/18/13. If you downloaded an application prior to this date, please re-download. | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.506 |
| Competition ID: | CMS-1A1-13-002-017299 |
| Competition Title: | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00237020 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Karen.johnson1@cms.hhs.gov and |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.2] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.2] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.2] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V2.0] |
| optional_forms |
Package No: 2
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | CMS-1A1-13-002-017299 |
| Competition Title: | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00170571 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Karen Johnson |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.506 | CMS-1A1-13-002-017299 | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks | PKG00237020 | Mar 14, 2013 | Dec 15, 2017 | View | Karen.johnson1@cms.hhs.gov and | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMS-1A1-13-002-017299 | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers | PKG00170571 | Mar 14, 2013 | Nov 30, 2017 | View | Karen Johnson | Organization Applicants |