State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Grants
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2025-ACL-CIP-SAPG-0003
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $60,000 to $4,200,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Income Security and Social Services
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living is seeking applications for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Grants. The SHIP program offers one-on-one assistance, counseling, and education to Medicare beneficiaries to help them make informed decisions about their care and benefits. Eligible applicants include State Offices of Insurance, the State Medicaid Offices, or the State Departments on Aging. The funding will be awarded through a cooperative agreement for a five-year project period running from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030. Applicants must demonstrate their ability and commitment to providing SHIP services statewide.
The expected total program funding is $260 million, with 54 awards ranging from $60,000 to $4,200,000 per applicant per budget period. One SHIP grant will be awarded to cover each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Synopsis
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a national program that offers one-on-one assistance, counseling, and education to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to help them make informed decisions about their care and benefits. The funds awarded through this application are for a five year project period running April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2030. Eligible applicants include State Offices of Insurance, the State Medicaid Offices, or the State Departments on Aging as designated by the state or territory, who demonstrate their ability and commitment to providing SHIP services statewide. All awards will be subject to the availability of federal funds and have a project period of up to five years. One SHIP grant will be awarded to cover each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2025-acl-cip-sapg-0003 (1).pdf |
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