Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA SP 0049
Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA SP 0049
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion and SMP Capacity Building Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048 Special Programs for the AgingTitle IVand Title IIDiscretionary Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2013 and posted on Apr 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,330,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $372,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 54 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only current SMP project grantees are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion and SMP Capacity Building Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-SP-0049) is a discretionary cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). Its purpose is to strengthen and expand the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program so it can reach more Medicare beneficiaries, as well as their families and caregivers, with practical education and support focused on preventing, recognizing, and reporting health care fraud. The underlying idea is that fraud prevention improves beneficiaries' financial security and strengthens public program integrity by reducing improper billing and abusive practices that target older adults and people with disabilities.
This announcement is not open to new applicants. Eligibility is limited strictly to the 54 existing SMP project grantees, meaning only current SMP awardees can apply for the expanded funding. The notice also clarifies that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this program. Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, awardees should expect more substantial federal involvement than in a standard grant, typically through ongoing coordination, guidance, and performance expectations aligned with ACL program goals.
ACL made approximately $7.33 million available in total (subject to availability of funds) as an increase to existing SMP project funding. The expected number of awards is 54, matching the number of incumbent SMP grantees. Funding amounts vary by grantee and are determined using factors such as the number of beneficiaries served and the amount of "frontier" area in the state or territory, reflecting the additional outreach and service challenges in sparsely populated or remote regions. The award ceiling listed is $372,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the burden on grantees and allows them to focus resources on program expansion.
The funding is intended to build real operational capacity in the SMP network rather than simply supporting routine continuation activities. Grantees are expected to use the added funds to expand and enhance their volunteer workforce, since SMP programs traditionally rely heavily on trained volunteers to educate the public and assist beneficiaries. The opportunity also emphasizes broader and more consistent outreach and education statewide, aiming to increase the number of beneficiaries who understand how to spot suspicious billing, protect their Medicare numbers, and report potential fraud. Another major focus is improving the grantees' ability to handle beneficiary inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional way, which typically involves strengthening intake processes, tracking, triage, referrals, and follow-up. Finally, the announcement calls for improvements in state-level SMP program management and volunteer management, pointing to investments in training, supervision, coordination, data systems, and program oversight that make volunteer-driven services more reliable and scalable.
Key administrative details include the posted and creation date of April 11, 2013, with an application due date of May 28, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on June 27, 2013. The CFDA listing is 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II, Discretionary Projects), and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's consumer protection and financial well-being orientation. For applicants needing access support or assistance with the full announcement, the notice lists a contact point at ACL (Rebecca Kinney, Rebecca.Kinney@acl.hhs.gov) and references an ACL funding opportunities webpage for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion and SMP Capacity Building Grants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-SP-0049.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency?
The program is run by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, awardees should expect more substantial federal involvement than in a typical grant. This commonly includes ongoing coordination, guidance, and performance expectations aligned with ACL program goals.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program so it can reach more Medicare beneficiaries (and their families and caregivers) with practical education and support focused on preventing, recognizing, and reporting health care fraud.
Why does ACL fund SMP expansion and capacity building?
The underlying idea is that fraud prevention helps improve beneficiaries' financial security and strengthens public program integrity by reducing improper billing and abusive practices that target older adults and people with disabilities.
Is this opportunity open to new applicants?
No. The announcement states that it is not open to new applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited strictly to the 54 existing SMP project grantees. Only current SMP awardees can apply for the expanded funding.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The notice clarifies that individuals are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this program.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The notice clarifies that foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this program.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The notice clarifies that sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this program.
How much total funding did ACL make available?
ACL made approximately $7.33 million available in total (subject to availability of funds) as an increase to existing SMP project funding.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was 54, matching the number of incumbent SMP grantees.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $372,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
How are funding amounts determined for each grantee?
Funding amounts vary by grantee and are determined using factors such as the number of beneficiaries served and the amount of "frontier" area in the state or territory, reflecting additional outreach and service challenges in sparsely populated or remote regions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to build real operational capacity in the SMP network rather than simply supporting routine continuation activities.
What kinds of activities are grantees expected to expand or enhance?
The announcement highlights several expected capacity-building areas: expanding and enhancing the volunteer workforce, improving statewide outreach and education, strengthening the ability to handle beneficiary inquiries and complaints, and improving state-level program management and volunteer management.
Why is volunteer workforce expansion emphasized?
SMP programs traditionally rely heavily on trained volunteers to educate the public and assist beneficiaries, so expanding and enhancing the volunteer workforce is a central part of program expansion.
What outreach and education goals are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes broader and more consistent outreach and education statewide, aiming to increase the number of beneficiaries who understand how to spot suspicious billing, protect their Medicare numbers, and report potential fraud.
What improvements to beneficiary inquiry and complaint handling are encouraged?
The announcement calls for improving the ability to address beneficiary inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional way, typically by strengthening intake processes, tracking, triage, referrals, and follow-up.
What management improvements are expected at the state level?
It calls for improvements in state-level SMP program management and volunteer management, including investments in training, supervision, coordination, data systems, and program oversight that make volunteer-driven services more reliable and scalable.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posted and creation date is April 11, 2013. The application due date is May 28, 2013. The opportunity was archived on June 27, 2013.
When were applications due, and what time zone applied?
Applications were due on May 28, 2013 and had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing is 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II, Discretionary Projects).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who can be contacted for access support or help with the full announcement?
The notice lists a contact point at ACL: Rebecca Kinney at Rebecca.Kinney@acl.hhs.gov.
Is there a reference for where to find additional ACL funding opportunity information?
Yes. The announcement references an ACL funding opportunities webpage for additional information.
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