93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Base Grant
SHIP Basic 2 Year 90SAPG0047
CSFA Number: 402-06-0489
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
396-40206-1900-0000 Grant# 90SAPG0047-01
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
2017-2019 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Basic Grant 2 years funding for the IL Department on Aging, Senior Health Insurance Program.
Federal Authorization
Section 4360 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 1396b-4) and Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014
Illinois Statue Authorization
None available.
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
None available.
Objective
To empower, educate and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training, to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits. The purpose of this grant is to strengthen the capability of local SHIP offices in their efforts to support the community as they perform personalized counseling, education, and outreach to help achieve the program mission.
UGA Program Terms
No sub-grants offered in with this funding.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
All certified SHIP sites in good standing with the Illinois Department on Aging SHIP who are actively reporting in STARS.
Beneficiary Eligibility
This funding opportunity does not apply to beneficiaries.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 75 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Preapplication Coordination
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) signed and dated by the Grants Management Officer.
Application Procedures
Applications must be received at the Department via email by the due date and time listed in the NOFO in order to be considered for award. Applications received after that time shall not be considered eligible for award.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
A review panel of at least three individuals will evaluate applications that pass the screening and meet the responsiveness criteria. These reviewers are experts in their field and are drawn from the current Illinois Department on Aging staff. Based on the application review criteria the reviewers will comment on and score the applications, focusing their comments and scoring decisions on the identified criteria.
Final award decisions will be made based upon a point system. In making these decisions, the SHIP Director will take into consideration recommendations of the review, of reviews from programmatic and grants management compliance, and the likelihood that the proposed project will result in the benefits expected.
Award Procedures
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) signed and dated by the Grants Management Officer. A Uniform Grant Agreement will be sent to Grantee following the NOA.
Deadlines
No subgrants were offered in 2019/2020
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
60 days
Appeals
Appeals are processed in accordance with the HHS regulations in 45 CFR Part 1321, and Section 2112 of Title 28, U.S.C.
Renewals
No renewals available.
Uses and Restrictions
Funding shall be used exclusively for SHIP activities. Awarded grantees shall be responsible for ensuring sub-grantees are using funds for SHIP purposes only. Grantee shall terminate immediately any sub-grantees that have been determined to have used funds for any non-SHIP related expenses.
SHIP related expenses shall include, but not be limited to, staffing costs, office space, materials, supplies, travel, equipment, training, and consultant services. Expenses excluded include, research and development, and construction as defined in the Uniform Budget Template. Any expenses associated with the application process, pre-award costs, or any work performed prior to period of performance in the Notice of Award (NOA) shall not be payable under the resulting grant.
Reports
Applicants should review the individual funding opportunity announcement for information on programmatic and evaluation reporting requirements. Submit a bi-monthly fiscal program reports via the GATA System.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.500, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. Except as noted in 45 CFR Part 75.500.
Records
Records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of the final expenditure report.
Account Identification
396-40206-1900-0000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0.00
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A No sub-grants issued.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Administration for Community Living, Office of Health Insurance and Counseling, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201 Margaret.Flowers@acl.hhs.gov 202-795-7315
Program Website
http://www.acl.hhs.gov
Example Projects
Funding opportunities have been performed in the past with similar deliverables.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $490,482
FY 2018 : $399,889
FY 2019 : $750,000
FY 2020 : $1,027,481
FY 2021 : $496,319
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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