Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreements (CKC) 2025
ID: 357700Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS-CMS)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357700
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting applications for the Connecting Kids to Coverage (CKC) Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreements program for fiscal year 2025. This initiative aims to target eligible, unenrolled children and assist in their enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), while also focusing on improving retention rates for those already enrolled. The program is critical for enhancing access to health coverage for children, thereby promoting their overall well-being and health outcomes. Interested applicants, specifically Public Housing Authorities and Indian Housing Authorities, can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $3 million, with an estimated total program funding of $66.3 million and 22 awards expected. The application deadline is yet to be announced, but the estimated award date is July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact HealthyKids@cms.hhs.gov.

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    HealthyKids@cms.hhs.gov
    HealthyKids@cms.hhs.gov
    HealthyKids@cms.hhs.gov
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