Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACL CCASD NW 0110
Apply for HHS 2015 ACL CCASD NW 0110
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers Statewide Implementation" 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 May 15, 2015 and posted on May 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2015 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 $4,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Eligible applicants must be from one of the 25 states which received a 2014 Transforming State LTSS Access Programs and Functions into A No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers grant. Applicants must be a state entity. Only one application can be submitted for a given state. 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers Statewide Implementation," was released by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It is designed to help states take the long term services and supports (LTSS) entry points they already operate and turn them into a more unified, statewide "No Wrong Door" (NWD) system. In practical terms, the NWD approach is meant to make it simpler for people to find, understand, and connect to the LTSS they need without having to figure out which agency, program, or funding stream is the right place to start. The emphasis is on serving all ages, all disability types, and all income levels, and on supporting access across all payers, not just one public program.
The core purpose of the NWD System described in the announcement is to make LTSS access more straightforward for individuals and families by reducing fragmentation. Many states have multiple parallel pathways into LTSS, often tied to different state-administered programs or funding sources, which can create duplication, inconsistent information, and confusion for consumers. This FOA frames the NWD System as a statewide organizing vehicle that helps coordinate and integrate these existing access functions so that people can get reliable information, person-centered assistance, and timely connections to services regardless of where they first reach out. The goal is not simply to add another program, but to transform and align the current landscape into a consistent, high-functioning system that meets the operational expectations laid out by ACL, CMS, and VHA.
The announcement also recognizes that many states have already built pieces of this infrastructure using earlier federal efforts, particularly Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) grants, Money Follows the Person (MFP) grants, and the Balancing Incentive Program (BIP). However, it notes that relatively few states have fully converted those separate or partially connected efforts into a mature NWD System with the level of functionality and operational capacity contemplated in the FOA. This funding is therefore positioned as an implementation-stage opportunity to push states from partial development to broader statewide transformation, leveraging what is already in place rather than starting from scratch.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), meaning awardees should expect an ongoing federal programmatic role and collaboration during the project period, consistent with cooperative agreement structures. ACL is the listed agency, and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II, Discretionary Projects). The estimated total funding amount is $4.2 million, with an expected six awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $700,000 (floor) to $850,000 (ceiling). A key practical detail for applicants is that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for states that may have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility is limited and highly targeted. Only state governments may apply, and applicants must be state entities from one of the 25 states that received a 2014 grant titled "Transforming State LTSS Access Programs and Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers." In other words, this opportunity is effectively a follow-on or continuation pathway for a defined cohort of states that already received prior-year funding and are presumably positioned to move into statewide implementation. The FOA also makes clear that only one application may be submitted per state, and that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible.
Key dates included in the posting indicate the FOA was posted on May 15, 2015, with an application deadline of July 27, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions, and an archive date of August 26, 2015. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACL-CCASD-NW-0110. For additional details, ACL directed applicants to its funding announcements webpage and provided a contact for access issues: Joseph Lugo (Joseph.Lugo@acl.hhs.gov), listed under grants policy support.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as federal support for a statewide systems change project aimed at making LTSS access simpler and more consistent for the public, while also helping states coordinate the many program-specific entry points that have historically operated in silos. The NWD System concept presented here is intended to ensure that regardless of where a person starts, they can be guided efficiently to appropriate services and supports, with the state using the NWD framework to integrate operations across agencies, populations, and payers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Transforming State LTSS Access Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers Statewide Implementation."
Which federal agencies are involved?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
What is the main goal of this funding?
The goal is to help states take the long term services and supports (LTSS) entry points they already operate and transform them into a unified, statewide "No Wrong Door" (NWD) system. The intent is to reduce fragmentation and make it easier for people to find, understand, and connect to LTSS regardless of where they first reach out.
What does "No Wrong Door" mean in practical terms?
The NWD approach is meant to simplify access to LTSS so individuals and families do not have to figure out which agency, program, or funding stream is the right place to start. Wherever a person enters the system, they should be able to get reliable information, person-centered assistance, and timely connections to services.
Who is the NWD system intended to serve?
The NWD system described in the announcement emphasizes serving all ages, all disability types, and all income levels. It also focuses on access across all payers, not just a single public program.
Is this grant meant to create a brand-new program?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the goal is not simply to add another program, but to transform and align existing LTSS access functions into a consistent, high-functioning statewide system that meets operational expectations laid out by ACL, CMS, and VHA.
Why is this funding described as "implementation-stage"?
The announcement notes that many states already built parts of the needed infrastructure through earlier federal efforts, but relatively few have fully converted those separate or partially connected efforts into a mature NWD system. This funding is positioned to help states move from partial development to broader statewide implementation and transformation.
What earlier initiatives does the announcement reference as building blocks?
The announcement specifically references prior federal efforts such as Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) grants, Money Follows the Person (MFP) grants, and the Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) as work that many states may already have in place to leverage.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means awardees should expect an ongoing federal programmatic role and collaboration during the project period, consistent with cooperative agreement structures.
Which agency is listed as the awarding agency?
ACL (Administration for Community Living) is the listed agency.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The CFDA number is 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II, Discretionary Projects).
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount is $4.2 million.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected six awards.
What is the anticipated award size per state?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $700,000 (floor) to $850,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Applicants must be state entities from one of the 25 states that received a 2014 grant titled "Transforming State LTSS Access Programs and Functions into a No Wrong Door System for All Populations and All Payers."
Is this essentially a follow-on opportunity?
Yes. Based on the eligibility limitation, this functions as a follow-on pathway for a defined cohort of states that received the 2014 grant and are positioned to move into statewide implementation.
Can more than one application be submitted by a state?
No. The announcement specifies that only one application may be submitted per state.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Are sole proprietorship organizations eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACL-CCASD-NW-0110.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on May 15, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 27, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is August 26, 2015.
Where did ACL direct applicants to find additional details?
ACL directed applicants to its funding announcements webpage for additional details.
Who is listed as the contact for access issues?
Joseph Lugo is listed under grants policy support for access issues. The email provided is Joseph.Lugo@acl.hhs.gov.
What problem is the NWD system meant to address?
The NWD system is intended to address fragmentation in LTSS access. The announcement describes how multiple parallel pathways, often tied to different programs or funding sources, can lead to duplication, inconsistent information, and confusion for consumers. The NWD framework is positioned as the statewide organizing vehicle to coordinate and integrate these access functions.
What does "all populations and all payers" signal in this FOA?
It signals that the system is intended to work statewide for people across age groups, disability types, and income levels, and to support access across multiple payers, rather than being limited to a single program or funding stream.
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