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

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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 cooperative agreement for the establishment of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (SHIP TAC), aimed at supporting 54 active SHIP programs across the United States. The center's objectives include empowering Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers through education and assistance in navigating health insurance options, with a focus on providing educational resources, fostering workforce development, promoting operational excellence, and encouraging innovation and partnerships. This funding opportunity underscores the federal government's commitment to enhancing health insurance accessibility for vulnerable populations, with a total funding amount of up to $1.5 million annually for a three-year period. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent by July 10, 2025, and complete applications by July 30, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Rebecca Kinney at rebecca.kinney@acl.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rebecca.kinney@acl.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-CIP-SATC-0021.pdf
    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering funding through a cooperative agreement for a State Health Insurance Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (SHIP TAC). This center aims to support the 54 active SHIP programs across the U.S., empowering Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers through education and assistance in navigating health insurance options. The ACL intends to fund one grantee up to $1.5 million annually for three years. The SHIP TAC will focus on four main themes: 1) providing educational resources for team members and beneficiaries; 2) fostering workforce development; 3) promoting operational excellence; and 4) encouraging innovation and partnerships. Applicants must demonstrate specific expertise in Medicare-related topics and effective management of SHIP teams. Submissions must include a project narrative addressing needs assessment, planned interventions, measurable outcomes, and organizational capabilities, all while ensuring compliance with federal requirements. Applications are due by July 30, 2025, with a required letter of intent by July 10, 2025. Overall, this funding opportunity underscores the federal government's commitment to improving health insurance accessibility and support services for vulnerable populations through enhanced education and outreach efforts.
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