State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Technical Assistance (TA) Center
ID: 357806Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/357806

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a federal grant opportunity for the establishment of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Technical Assistance (TA) Center. This initiative aims to empower and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through outreach, counseling, and training, thereby enhancing their ability to make informed health insurance decisions. The SHIP TA Center will serve as a vital resource for the 54 active SHIP grants across the U.S. territories, providing essential information and technical support. ACL plans to award a single cooperative agreement with a funding ceiling of $1,350,000 per year for a five-year project period, pending federal funding availability. Interested applicants can reach out to Maggie Flowers at margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov or call 202-795-7315 for more information, with proposals due by May 30, 2025, and the anticipated award date set for September 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maggie Flowers
    (202) 795-7315
    margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov
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