State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Grants
ID: 355724Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$60K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355724

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is offering grants through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to provide essential assistance, counseling, and education to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This funding opportunity aims to support one project in each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with eligible applicants including State Units on Aging, State Departments of Insurance, or State Medicaid Agencies as designated by the state Governor. The SHIP program plays a crucial role in helping beneficiaries make informed decisions about their healthcare and benefits, with a total estimated funding of $52 million available for awards ranging from $60,000 to $4.2 million over a five-year project period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 13, 2024, and can reach out to Margaret Flowers at margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov
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