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- The National Institute of Corrections in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluating Early Access to Medicaid as a Reentry Strategy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.602 CorrectionsResearch and Evaluation and Policy Formulation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 5, 2011 and posted on Jul 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include non profit and for profit entities, public and private institutions of higher education, individuals, organizations, and private agencies. Applicants must have Demonstrated capacity in designing, implementing, and evaluating projects in correctional settings Subject matter expertise in best practices in pre release planning and services Subject matter expertise in prison/jail transitions to community Subject matter expertise in Medicaid eligibility for childless adults under current law and under implementation of the Affordable Care Act provisions for expansion to this population in 2014 Subject matter expertise in healthcare access issues for individuals re entering the community from prison or jail.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement called "Evaluating Early Access to Medicaid as a Reentry Strategy" (Funding Opportunity Number 11AD10) to fund a 36-month project that develops, implements, and evaluates a reentry approach focused on Medicaid access at the point of release from incarceration. The central idea is to test whether having Medicaid active immediately upon release helps people leaving prisons or jails connect to health care faster and more consistently, and whether that improved access translates into better reentry outcomes overall, particularly in health care utilization, employment progress, and reduced recidivism.
The project is structured as a collaborative effort rather than a stand-alone research study. The award recipient is expected to work directly with selected state partners, specifically prisons, local jails, and the state Medicaid agency, to put the strategy into practice and evaluate its effects. Because the award is a cooperative agreement, NIC will have an active role in the project, and the work is also described as a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). In practical terms, applicants should expect ongoing coordination, shared planning, and regular communication with federal partners, not just periodic reporting.
The evaluation focus is explicitly outcomes-oriented. NIC is looking for an assessment of what changes when Medicaid coverage is available at the time of release, such as whether people attend primary care visits sooner, rely less on emergency services, access behavioral health or substance use treatment more reliably, and maintain continuity of care. Beyond health measures, the evaluation must also look at reentry stability indicators like employment success and criminal justice outcomes like rearrest, reincarceration, or other recidivism-related measures. The expectation is that the project will generate credible evidence about the real-world impact of early Medicaid access as a reentry tool, including operational lessons that state and local systems can use.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $500,000, with an award floor of $0, and NIC anticipates making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is listed as Health, and the CFDA number is 16.602 (Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation). The opportunity was posted July 5, 2011, with an application deadline of August 11, 2011, and it was archived August 12, 2011.
Eligibility is broad, reflecting the applied, cross-system nature of the work. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit entities, public and private institutions of higher education, individuals, organizations, and private agencies, as long as they can demonstrate the capacity required for designing, implementing, and evaluating projects in correctional settings. NIC emphasizes that applicants must bring deep expertise spanning both criminal justice and health care, along with direct experience working with local jails, state prisons, and state Medicaid agencies. Just as important, applicants must show they can successfully engage and secure participation from these partners, since the project depends on operational cooperation and access to data and processes across agencies.
NIC also specifies subject matter expertise expectations that speak to the policy environment of the time and the practical barriers people face when leaving custody. Applicants are expected to understand best practices in prerelease planning and services, the challenges of transitioning from prison or jail to the community, and Medicaid eligibility rules for childless adults under existing law as well as under the Affordable Care Act expansion provisions scheduled for 2014. In addition, applicants must show expertise in health care access issues affecting people reentering the community, which often includes navigating enrollment processes, continuity of medications, treatment engagement, and connecting to community providers quickly after release.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at producing actionable evidence on whether making Medicaid available immediately upon release can function as a meaningful reentry strategy, and what it takes to implement that approach successfully across corrections and Medicaid systems. The intended deliverable is not only an evaluation of outcomes, but also a tested implementation model developed in partnership with state and local agencies that can inform policy and practice beyond the participating sites.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at (202) 353-0484.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluating Early Access to Medicaid as a Reentry Strategy".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 11AD10.
Who is offering this grant/cooperative agreement?
The funder is the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which means NIC expects to have an active role in the work rather than serving only as a pass-through funder.
What is the purpose of this project?
The project is intended to develop, implement, and evaluate a reentry approach that focuses on ensuring Medicaid access at the point of release from incarceration. The core question is whether having Medicaid active immediately upon release helps people connect to health care faster and more consistently, and whether that improved access supports better reentry outcomes.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 36 months.
What is the central idea being tested?
The project tests whether Medicaid coverage that is active immediately upon release improves post-release outcomes, including faster connection to community health care, more consistent utilization of appropriate services, improved reentry stability (such as employment progress), and reduced criminal justice involvement (recidivism-related outcomes).
Is the project mainly research, implementation, or both?
It is explicitly designed as a collaborative implementation-and-evaluation effort, not a stand-alone academic research study. The award recipient is expected to work directly with state and local partners to put the approach into practice and evaluate its effects in real-world settings.
Which partners are expected to be involved?
The award recipient is expected to work with selected state partners, specifically including:
- State prisons
- Local jails
- The state Medicaid agency
What does NIC mean by a "cooperative agreement" in practical terms?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect ongoing coordination with NIC, including shared planning and regular communication, rather than only periodic reporting. NIC is expected to be actively involved in the project’s progress and direction.
Is any other federal agency involved?
Yes. The work is described as a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). This implies the project will involve coordination with federal health policy partners in addition to NIC.
What outcomes does NIC want the evaluation to measure?
The evaluation is outcomes-oriented and must assess what changes when Medicaid coverage is available at the time of release, including:
- Health care utilization and access (for example, whether people attend primary care visits sooner)
- Emergency service reliance (for example, whether reliance on emergency services decreases)
- Behavioral health and substance use treatment access (more reliable engagement and continuity)
- Continuity of care after release
- Reentry stability indicators such as employment progress
- Recidivism-related outcomes such as rearrest, reincarceration, or other criminal justice measures
What types of deliverables is the project expected to produce?
The opportunity is aimed at producing:
- Credible evidence about the real-world impact of early Medicaid access as a reentry strategy
- Operational lessons that state and local systems can use
- A tested implementation model developed in partnership with corrections and Medicaid agencies
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does NIC expect to make?
NIC anticipates making one award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Health.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.602, listed as Corrections Research and Evaluation and Policy Formulation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 5, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 11, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 12, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit entities
- For-profit entities
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Organizations and private agencies
Applicants must be able to demonstrate capacity to design, implement, and evaluate projects in correctional settings.
What expertise does NIC expect applicants to have?
NIC emphasizes that applicants must bring deep expertise spanning both criminal justice and health care. Applicants are also expected to have direct experience working with:
- Local jails
- State prisons
- State Medicaid agencies
How important is partner engagement for this project?
Partner engagement is central. Applicants must show they can successfully engage and secure participation from prisons/jails and the state Medicaid agency, because the project depends on operational cooperation and access to data and processes across agencies.
What subject matter knowledge is specifically called out in the announcement?
The announcement highlights the need for expertise in:
- Best practices in prerelease planning and services
- Challenges of transitioning from incarceration to the community
- Medicaid eligibility rules for childless adults under existing law and under the Affordable Care Act expansion provisions scheduled for 2014
- Health care access issues affecting reentering individuals, including enrollment navigation, continuity of medications, treatment engagement, and rapid connection to community providers after release
What makes this project different from a typical corrections evaluation?
This project is positioned as a cross-system initiative that requires corrections and Medicaid system coordination. It is meant to produce practical, transferable lessons about implementing early Medicaid activation at release and measuring its effects on both health and reentry outcomes.
What kinds of correctional settings are included in the project description?
The description specifically references both prisons and local jails, and emphasizes collaboration with these settings along with the state Medicaid agency.
What should applicants expect regarding communication with federal partners?
Applicants should expect regular communication, shared planning, and ongoing coordination with NIC, and that the work is aligned with HHS/ASPE as part of a joint initiative.
Who is the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Pamela Davison, Administrative Assistant, at (202) 353-0484.
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