Opportunity Information: Apply for CMS 1LI 12 001
Apply for CMS 1LI 12 001
- The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Planning Grant The Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.791 Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2012 and posted on Feb 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2012 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Planning Grant for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration Program (Funding Opportunity Number CMS-1LI-12-001) is a discretionary grant offered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help states prepare for participation in the 2012 MFP Rebalancing Demonstration. The main purpose of this planning award is to fund the development of a Draft Operational Protocol (often referred to as the Draft OP), which is essentially a detailed blueprint showing how a state would run its MFP demonstration in line with the criteria laid out in the broader MFP solicitation. In practical terms, this planning grant is meant to give states resources to do the upfront design work needed to submit a strong, implementation-ready application for the full MFP demonstration grant.
Only state governments are eligible to apply. CMS anticipated making up to seven awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $200,000, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means states are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving this planning support. The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012, and the application deadline was March 6, 2012, with the opportunity archived on April 5, 2012. The program aligns with CFDA number 93.791, which corresponds to the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration.
To apply, states were expected to submit the standard required federal forms referenced in the solicitation (Section IV, 2, (A)), and also provide several specific narrative and planning components. First, the state needed a cover letter requesting planning grant funding for development of the MFP Draft Operational Protocol. This letter had to be signed by the state Medicaid Director and needed to clearly state that the State Medicaid Agency intends to submit a 2012 MFP Rebalancing Demonstration grant application. This requirement functions as a formal commitment that the planning grant is not a standalone exercise, but a step toward a full demonstration application.
Second, the application had to include a description of how the planning funds would be used to develop the Draft OP, including a clear explanation of how the state would ensure direct involvement of stakeholders throughout the process. CMS specifically called out involvement by individuals with disabilities, their families, and the advocacy community, signaling that the planning process must be participatory and not limited to internal agency staff. In other words, applicants needed to show not just that they would consult stakeholders, but that stakeholders would have a real, direct role in shaping the Operational Protocol.
Third, the state had to submit a line-item budget and a corresponding budget narrative that explains each cost. In addition, CMS required a description of the organizational structure for managing the planning grant, including identification of the entity responsible for grant management. Applicants also needed to provide a narrative staffing plan detailing the number and titles of staff dedicated to the grant (and, if known, their names), the percentage of time each person or position would devote, and a brief description of roles and responsibilities. The staffing plan also had to note how many contracted individuals would support the work. Finally, the application needed a bio sketch or resume for the proposed Project Director, reinforcing that CMS expected identifiable leadership and appropriate expertise to guide the planning effort.
Overall, this opportunity was designed as a short-term capacity-building grant that helps states organize, plan, and document how they would carry out an MFP demonstration, with a strong emphasis on structured planning, clear budgeting and staffing, accountable governance, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. For access issues with the full announcement, the posting directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) during standard weekday hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Planning Grant for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration Program?
It is a discretionary planning grant offered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help states prepare to participate in the 2012 Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration. The funding supports upfront planning activities rather than program implementation.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is CMS-1LI-12-001.
What is the main purpose of this planning grant?
The main purpose is to fund development of a Draft Operational Protocol (Draft OP), which serves as a detailed blueprint describing how a state would run its MFP demonstration in alignment with the criteria in the broader MFP solicitation.
What is a Draft Operational Protocol (Draft OP) in this context?
The Draft OP is a detailed planning document that explains how the state would operate its MFP demonstration. It is intended to be implementation-ready and consistent with the requirements and criteria described in the MFP solicitation.
Is this planning grant intended to be a standalone activity?
No. CMS required the application to include a signed cover letter stating that the State Medicaid Agency intends to submit a 2012 MFP Rebalancing Demonstration grant application. This indicates the planning grant is meant to support preparation for the full demonstration application.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Only state governments are eligible to apply.
How many awards did CMS anticipate making?
CMS anticipated making up to seven awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling) for a single award?
The award ceiling was $200,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum was stated (an award floor of $0).
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the planning grant.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012, and the application deadline was March 6, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 5, 2012.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program aligns with CFDA number 93.791 (Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration).
What were applicants expected to submit as part of the application?
States were expected to submit the standard required federal forms referenced in the solicitation (Section IV, 2, (A)) along with specific narrative and planning components described in the funding opportunity.
What did the required cover letter need to include, and who had to sign it?
The application needed a cover letter requesting planning grant funding for development of the MFP Draft Operational Protocol. The letter had to be signed by the state Medicaid Director and needed to clearly state that the State Medicaid Agency intends to submit a 2012 MFP Rebalancing Demonstration grant application.
What planning narrative did CMS require regarding use of funds?
The application had to describe how planning funds would be used to develop the Draft OP, including how the state would ensure direct involvement of stakeholders throughout the planning process.
Which stakeholders did CMS specifically call out for involvement?
CMS specifically highlighted involvement by individuals with disabilities, their families, and the advocacy community, indicating that the planning process must be participatory and not limited to internal agency staff.
What budget information was required?
Applicants had to submit a line-item budget and a corresponding budget narrative explaining each cost.
What organizational or governance information was required?
The application needed to describe the organizational structure for managing the planning grant, including identification of the entity responsible for grant management.
What staffing information was required?
Applicants had to include a narrative staffing plan detailing the number and titles of staff dedicated to the grant (and, if known, their names), the percentage of time each person or position would devote, and a brief description of roles and responsibilities.
Did the staffing plan need to address contractors?
Yes. The staffing plan had to note how many contracted individuals would support the work.
Was a Project Director required, and what documentation was needed?
The application needed a bio sketch or resume for the proposed Project Director, reflecting CMS expectations for identifiable leadership and appropriate expertise to guide the planning effort.
What was the overall emphasis of this planning grant opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized short-term capacity building to support structured planning and documentation for an MFP demonstration, including clear budgeting and staffing, accountable grant management, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Where were applicants directed for help if they could not access the full announcement?
For access issues, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov during standard weekday hours.
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