Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 AOA MP 1105
Apply for HHS 2011 AOA MP 1105
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Senior Medicare Patrol" 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 Feb 17, 2011 and posted on Feb 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,475,604.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other eligible applicants to be specified at a later date.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2011 AOA MP 1105) was a discretionary federal funding announcement administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration on Aging (AoA). It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means awardees would carry out program activities with more direct federal involvement than a standard grant, often including ongoing coordination, reporting expectations, and technical guidance from the agency. The program falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services and is tied to CFDA 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects, indicating its alignment with broader aging-services priorities and the protection of older adults.
The overall purpose of the Senior Medicare Patrol program, as reflected in the title and AoA sponsorship, is to support efforts that help older adults, caregivers, and communities prevent, detect, and report Medicare-related fraud, errors, and abuse. SMP initiatives are typically community-facing, emphasizing education and outreach so beneficiaries understand their Medicare and related health care statements, can recognize suspicious billing or scams, and know how and where to report concerns. Programs under the SMP umbrella also tend to rely heavily on trained volunteers and local partnerships, since much of the work involves grassroots education, one-on-one assistance, and coordination with relevant agencies that address fraud and consumer protection.
Funding for this competition was estimated at $4,475,604 in total, with an expectation of 26 awards. Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $75,000 to a ceiling of $180,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, such as cash match, in-kind contributions, staff time, volunteer time, or other allowable support, according to the terms of the full announcement. Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants would typically need to be prepared for structured program implementation and performance monitoring, including documentation of outreach activities, volunteer engagement, and outcomes related to beneficiary education and reporting assistance.
Eligibility was broad and included state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity was also open to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also indicated that additional eligible applicants might be specified later, suggesting that the full announcement or subsequent guidance could refine eligibility or clarify which additional entities could apply. Interested applicants were directed to the AoA funding page for full details, and a grants policy contact was provided for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
Key dates for the opportunity were as follows: it was posted and created on February 17, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 4, 2011, and an archive date of May 4, 2011. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Barbara Lewis at barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grant opportunity?
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grant opportunity was a discretionary federal funding announcement administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration on Aging (AoA). It supported activities intended to help prevent, detect, and report Medicare-related fraud, errors, and abuse through community education, outreach, and assistance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SMP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS 2011 AOA MP 1105.
Which federal agency administered this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by HHS through the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What type of award was offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates more direct federal involvement than a standard grant, often including ongoing coordination, structured reporting expectations, and technical guidance from the agency.
What is the purpose of the Senior Medicare Patrol program?
The SMP program is intended to support efforts that help older adults, caregivers, and communities prevent, detect, and report Medicare-related fraud, errors, and abuse. SMP initiatives typically focus on education and outreach so beneficiaries can better understand Medicare and related health care statements, recognize suspicious billing or scams, and know how and where to report concerns.
What kinds of activities are SMP initiatives typically expected to carry out?
Based on the description provided, SMP initiatives are typically community-facing and emphasize education and outreach, one-on-one assistance, and coordination with relevant agencies that address fraud and consumer protection. They also commonly rely on trained volunteers and local partnerships to deliver grassroots education and support.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
Total estimated funding was $4,475,604.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated 26 awards.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $75,000 to a ceiling of $180,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project according to the terms of the full announcement.
What types of resources could count toward the match (based on the summary provided)?
The summary indicates matching resources could include non-federal support such as cash match, in-kind contributions, staff time, volunteer time, or other allowable support, as described in the full announcement.
What kinds of monitoring or reporting should applicants expect under a cooperative agreement?
Because the award was a cooperative agreement, applicants would typically need to be prepared for structured program implementation and performance monitoring. The description specifically notes documentation of outreach activities, volunteer engagement, and outcomes related to beneficiary education and reporting assistance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility statement included nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, indicating institutions of higher education were excluded from that particular eligibility category as described.
Could additional eligible applicants be added later?
Yes. The notice indicated that additional eligible applicants might be specified later, suggesting the full announcement or subsequent guidance could refine or clarify eligibility.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Interested applicants were directed to the AoA funding page for full details.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 17, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 4, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 4, 2011.
Who should applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed grants policy contact for access issues was Barbara Lewis at barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov.
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