HHS-2024-ACL-CIP-MPPG-0038 Announcement.pdf

This federal grant opportunity announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living solicits applications for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) State Project Grants program in Vermont. Up to one cooperative agreement will be awarded to support SMP projects in Vermont, with a period of performance from September 2024 to August 2027. The purpose of the SMP program is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. Eligible applicants include state governments, non-profits, tribes, and institutions of higher education. Applications are due by June 15, 2024. The funding is assigned to the Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects program under CFDA number 93.048, which supports innovative programs and services that respond to the needs of the aging population and individuals requiring long-term services and supports.