Opportunity Information: Apply for MP CPI 15 003
Apply for MP CPI 15 003
- The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities II Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.137 Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments American Indian/Alaska Native tribally designated organizations Alaska Native health corporations Urban Indian health organizations Tribal epidemiology centers State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) Important Note Funds awarded under this opportunity may not be used by the grantee or any of its sub recipients to carry out activities funded through other HHS grants or from a State based Marketplace for similar outreach, education and enrollment assistance efforts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities II (PICC II) Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health to support hands-on outreach, education, and enrollment assistance connected to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. The main goal is to help more people, especially communities that have historically had higher uninsured rates, understand their coverage options and successfully complete the Marketplace's streamlined application so they can be evaluated for Marketplace plans, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The opportunity is built around the idea that while the ACA expanded coverage and reduced the uninsured rate overall, many racial and ethnic minority groups remain disproportionately uninsured, often because of practical barriers like language access, cultural differences, limited trust in institutions, and difficulty navigating insurance systems.
A central focus of PICC II is reaching racial and ethnic minority populations as defined by federal standards: American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders. The announcement highlights that, prior to the ACA, uninsured rates were substantially higher among these groups compared to White populations, and while millions of African Americans and Latinos gained coverage during the early ACA enrollment period, disparities persisted. PICC II also emphasizes serving people who are economically and environmentally disadvantaged, recognizing that income, geography, and community conditions can compound access problems even when coverage options technically exist.
Funded projects are expected to do more than general awareness campaigns. Grantees must deliver practical, consumer-facing assistance that helps individuals and families move from hearing about coverage to actually applying. This includes educating eligible target populations about the ACA, the Marketplace, and how the application process works, and then assisting people with completing the application so eligibility can be determined for subsidies (premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions) and public programs like Medicaid and CHIP. A key requirement is that outreach and application help must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, meaning organizations should use communication strategies, materials, and staff or partners that can effectively serve people in their preferred languages and in ways that reflect community norms and concerns. Another important condition is nondiscrimination in service delivery: services supported by PICC II cannot be denied based on race, color, or national origin, and awardees must assist any consumer who asks for help, even if that person is outside the specific group the applicant proposed to focus on.
The program is designed for organizations that already have strong community ties and proven experience working with the populations they intend to serve. Successful applicants are expected to have established relationships with coalitions and partners and a demonstrated track record of community-based work. The grant also addresses differences in how Marketplaces operate across states. Applicants in states served by the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) must use official Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) materials to ensure accurate information is provided. Applicants in states that run their own State-Based Marketplace (SBM) are still eligible to apply, but they must coordinate with their SBM to obtain training and educational materials, ensuring the outreach aligns with the state's Marketplace rules and messaging.
In terms of funding mechanics, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number MP CPI 15 003 and is associated with CFDA 93.137 (Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program). The estimated total funding available is $3.5 million, with an anticipated 17 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for community organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive, spanning many types of entities that might be positioned to conduct credible community outreach. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small/minority/women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, federally or state recognized tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, Urban Indian health organizations, Tribal Epidemiology Centers, and state and local governments or their bona fide agents (including several U.S. territories and freely associated states listed in the notice). A notable restriction is that funds from this program cannot be used to duplicate similar outreach, education, or enrollment assistance activities already funded through other HHS grants or through a State-Based Marketplace, so applicants need to clearly distinguish their proposed work from other funded efforts and avoid overlapping reimbursements.
Key dates included a posting date of March 19, 2015, and an application closing date of May 22, 2015, with the opportunity archived on June 21, 2015. For technical help accessing the announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center. Overall, PICC II is best understood as targeted, community-driven enrollment support funding meant to close remaining insurance coverage gaps by meeting people where they are, using trusted partnerships, accurate Marketplace information, and culturally competent assistance that turns eligibility into actual enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY15 Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities II (PICC II) Initiative?
PICC II is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. It funds hands-on outreach, education, and enrollment assistance related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace.
What is the main goal of PICC II?
The main goal is to help more people, especially communities that have historically had higher uninsured rates, understand their health coverage options and successfully complete the Health Insurance Marketplace application so they can be evaluated for Marketplace plans, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
What kinds of activities are projects expected to deliver?
Funded projects are expected to provide practical, consumer-facing support, including outreach, education about the ACA and Marketplace options, and direct assistance completing the Marketplace's streamlined application so eligibility can be determined for subsidies and public programs.
Is PICC II meant to fund general awareness campaigns?
No. The opportunity emphasizes moving beyond general awareness to deliver hands-on assistance that helps consumers actually apply and complete enrollment-related steps.
Which populations are a central focus of PICC II?
A central focus is reaching racial and ethnic minority populations as defined by federal standards: American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders.
Does PICC II also prioritize other underserved communities beyond race and ethnicity?
Yes. The initiative also emphasizes serving people who are economically and environmentally disadvantaged, recognizing that income, geography, and community conditions can compound barriers to accessing coverage.
Why does PICC II emphasize culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance?
The announcement identifies practical barriers that can keep people uninsured even when coverage options exist, including language access needs, cultural differences, limited trust in institutions, and difficulty navigating insurance systems. Projects are expected to address these barriers with communication strategies, materials, and staff/partners that fit community languages and norms.
What does "culturally and linguistically appropriate" mean in this grant context?
It means outreach and application help should be delivered in consumers' preferred languages and in ways that reflect community norms and concerns, using appropriate materials and personnel or partners who can communicate effectively with the target populations.
What specific enrollment help should grantees provide?
Grantees should educate eligible populations about the ACA and the Marketplace, explain how the application process works, and assist individuals and families with completing the application so they can be evaluated for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, Medicaid, or CHIP.
Are grantees allowed to limit services only to the populations they propose to focus on?
No. A nondiscrimination condition applies: services supported by PICC II cannot be denied based on race, color, or national origin. Awardees must assist any consumer who asks for help, even if the person is outside the specific group the applicant proposed to focus on.
What nondiscrimination rules are highlighted in the opportunity?
The notice states that services supported by PICC II cannot be denied based on race, color, or national origin, and that assistance must be provided to any consumer who requests help.
What types of organizations is PICC II designed for?
The program is designed for organizations with strong community ties and proven experience working with the populations they intend to serve. Successful applicants are expected to have established relationships with coalitions and partners and a demonstrated track record of community-based work.
How does PICC II address differences between Federally Facilitated Marketplaces (FFM) and State-Based Marketplaces (SBM)?
Applicants in FFM states must use official Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) materials to ensure accuracy. Applicants in SBM states may still apply, but must coordinate with their State-Based Marketplace to obtain training and educational materials and ensure outreach aligns with state Marketplace rules and messaging.
If we are in a Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) state, what materials must we use?
The notice states that applicants in FFM states must use official CMS materials so that outreach and education are accurate.
If we are in a State-Based Marketplace (SBM) state, can we still apply?
Yes. The notice indicates SBM-state applicants are eligible, but they must coordinate with their SBM to obtain training and educational materials and to align their outreach with the state's Marketplace approach.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for PICC II?
The Funding Opportunity Number is MP CPI 15 003.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.137 (Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program).
How much total funding is available under PICC II?
The estimated total funding available is $3.5 million.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates 17 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small/minority/women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, federally or state recognized tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, Urban Indian health organizations, Tribal Epidemiology Centers, and state and local governments or their bona fide agents (including several U.S. territories and freely associated states listed in the notice).
Are small businesses eligible?
The notice includes eligibility for for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and separately lists small/minority/women-owned businesses as eligible.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity includes federally or state recognized tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, Urban Indian health organizations, and Tribal Epidemiology Centers.
Can state and local governments apply?
Yes. State and local governments, as well as their bona fide agents, are listed among eligible applicants (including certain territories and freely associated states referenced in the notice).
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. Community-based and faith-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility list.
Can hospitals, universities, colleges, and research institutions apply?
Yes. Hospitals, universities and colleges, and research institutions are included as eligible applicants.
Are there restrictions on using PICC II funds if similar activities are already funded elsewhere?
Yes. Funds from this program cannot be used to duplicate similar outreach, education, or enrollment assistance activities already funded through other HHS grants or through a State-Based Marketplace. Applicants must distinguish their proposed work and avoid overlapping reimbursements.
What does "cannot duplicate" mean for applicants in practical terms?
Based on the notice, it means the proposed outreach, education, and enrollment assistance supported by PICC II must not overlap with similar work already paid for by other HHS grants or by an SBM. Applicants should clearly separate PICC II-funded activities from other funded efforts.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was March 19, 2015. The application closing date was May 22, 2015. The opportunity was archived on June 21, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to get technical help accessing the announcement?
For technical help accessing the announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What is the overall purpose of PICC II in one sentence?
PICC II is targeted, community-driven enrollment support funding intended to close remaining health insurance coverage gaps by using trusted partnerships and culturally competent, accurate assistance that helps people complete the Marketplace application and move into coverage.
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