The SSA Department is offering the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) grant to disseminate accurate information to beneficiaries with disabilities regarding work incentives programs. This grant aims to assist individuals in making informed decisions about returning to work and utilizing available work incentives. The goal is to support SSA beneficiaries with disabilities in successfully transitioning into the workforce. Application deadline: Mar 30, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 272436
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WIPA-WIP-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SSA Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 96.008 — Social Security – Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2015 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Small businesses County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Social Security Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of these projects is to disseminate accurate information to beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) about work incentives programs and issues related to such programs, to enable them to make informed choices about working and whether or when to assign their Ticket to Work, as well as how available work incentives can facilitate their transition into the workforce. The ultimate goal of the work incentives planning and assistance projects is to assist SSA beneficiaries with disabilities succeed in their return to work efforts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SSA Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 272436 Full Announcement-1 -> WIPA RFA -FINAL-1-29-15.pdf
Folder 272436 Other Supporting Documents-Risk Assessment Form 1 -> Risk Assessment Form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96.008 | WIPA-WIP-15-001-050517 | SSA Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) | PKG00212783 | Jan 30, 2015 | Mar 30, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
272436 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
272436 Budget-1.1.pdf
272436 Project-1.1.pdf
272436 Other-1.1.pdf
272436 SF424A-1.0.pdf
272436 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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