Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACL CIP NWPG 0163
Apply for HHS 2016 ACL CIP NWPG 0163
- The HHS-ACL in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "No Wrong Door System Key Elements: Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 04, 2016 and posted on Apr 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 06, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "No Wrong Door System Key Elements: Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers" is a federal funding initiative designed to help state governments strengthen and expand their existing No Wrong Door (NWD) systems for long-term services and supports (LTSS). It is jointly led by three federal partners: the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The central idea is to support states that already have some form of an NWD approach so they can move beyond fragmented, program-specific entry points and instead build a more unified and user-friendly statewide access system.
The purpose of an NWD system is to make it easier for people to find, understand, and connect to the long-term services and supports they need, regardless of where they enter the system. LTSS can include a wide range of supports such as in-home services, community-based supports, caregiver assistance, and other services that help individuals with ongoing needs related to aging, disability, chronic conditions, or functional limitations. Historically, people often have to navigate multiple agencies, eligibility processes, and phone numbers depending on their age group, disability type, or the program that pays for services. This funding opportunity focuses on transforming those separate publicly administered and publicly funded LTSS access functions into a cohesive "no wrong door" experience, meaning that whichever agency or access point a person contacts first, they should be guided effectively to appropriate options without being bounced around.
A major theme of the FOA is expanding the reach of state LTSS access systems so they work for all populations and all payers. In practice, that means the system should not only serve a narrow group (for example, only older adults, only people with developmental disabilities, or only Medicaid beneficiaries). Instead, it should be designed to support people of all ages, all disability types, and all income levels, including individuals whose services are financed through different sources. This also reflects an emphasis on more consistent and coordinated navigation across the broader LTSS landscape, rather than limiting assistance to a single funding stream or program silo.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement and partnership with the federal agencies during implementation. Eligible applicants are state governments. The program falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA number 93.517. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACL-CIP-NWPG-0163. The FOA was posted on April 4, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of June 6, 2016.
In terms of scale, the award ceiling listed is $200,000, and the expected number of awards is eight. While the amount is not intended to fund an entire LTSS infrastructure overhaul by itself, it is positioned as targeted support to help states accelerate key elements of NWD transformation, such as coordination, integration, and streamlining of access pathways. The intended outcome is a more navigable and integrated statewide system that helps people learn about service options, understand eligibility and enrollment pathways, and connect to the right LTSS supports more efficiently, while also helping states better coordinate the multiple access functions tied to their various state-administered LTSS programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "No Wrong Door System Key Elements: Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers."
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to help state governments strengthen and expand existing No Wrong Door (NWD) approaches for long-term services and supports (LTSS), moving from fragmented, program-specific entry points toward a more unified, user-friendly statewide access system.
What does "No Wrong Door" (NWD) mean in this context?
"No Wrong Door" refers to a statewide approach where people can enter through any participating access point (such as a state or local agency) and still be guided effectively to appropriate LTSS options. The intent is to reduce situations where individuals are bounced between agencies, phone numbers, or eligibility pathways based on age, disability type, or payer source.
What are long-term services and supports (LTSS)?
LTSS includes a broad range of supports that help individuals with ongoing needs related to aging, disability, chronic conditions, or functional limitations. Examples mentioned include in-home services, community-based supports, caregiver assistance, and other services that support daily living and long-term needs.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
Which federal agencies are leading this initiative?
The opportunity is jointly led by three federal partners: the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary cooperative agreement"?
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement and partnership with the federal agencies during implementation.
What problem is this grant trying to address in current LTSS access systems?
Historically, people often have to navigate multiple agencies, eligibility processes, and contact points depending on their age group, disability type, or the program that pays for services. This funding focuses on transforming separate publicly administered and publicly funded LTSS access functions into a cohesive NWD experience.
Is this grant intended for states that already have an NWD approach?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to support states that already have some form of an NWD approach so they can strengthen, expand, and transform key elements into a more unified statewide system.
What does "for all populations and all payers" mean?
It means the LTSS access system should work broadly and not be limited to a narrow group (such as only older adults, only people with developmental disabilities, or only Medicaid beneficiaries). The intent is to support people of all ages, all disability types, and all income levels, including individuals whose services are financed through different sources.
Does the grant focus only on Medicaid-funded LTSS?
No. A central theme is expanding reach so the system works across the broader LTSS landscape, rather than limiting navigation and access assistance to a single funding stream or program silo.
What types of improvements or activities does the funding support?
Based on the description, the funding is positioned as targeted support to accelerate key elements of NWD transformation, such as coordination, integration, and streamlining of access pathways across publicly administered and publicly funded LTSS programs.
What outcomes is this FOA trying to achieve for individuals and families?
The intended outcome is a more navigable and integrated statewide system that helps people learn about service options, understand eligibility and enrollment pathways, and connect to the right LTSS supports more efficiently.
What outcomes is this FOA trying to achieve for states?
The FOA aims to help states better coordinate the multiple access functions tied to their various state-administered LTSS programs, reducing fragmentation and improving consistency across entry points.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is eight.
Is the funding meant to pay for a complete statewide LTSS system overhaul?
No. The information provided notes that the amount is not intended to fund an entire LTSS infrastructure overhaul by itself. It is described as targeted support to help states accelerate key transformation elements.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACL-CIP-NWPG-0163.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 93.517.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted on April 4, 2016 (and created the same day) and had a closing date of June 6, 2016.
What does "no wrong door experience" look like for a person seeking LTSS?
It means that whichever agency or access point a person contacts first, they should receive effective guidance to appropriate options, rather than being redirected repeatedly due to program boundaries, eligibility differences, or payer-specific rules.
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