OpportunityTitle: FY 2009 CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS (CEA)
CategoryExplanation: Congressional Earmark Grants.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: For Restricted Applicants Only: NON-COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY  IMPORTANT NOTE:  This announcement is restricted to a limited number of organizations that have been identified and specifically designated by Congress.  This announcement is ONLY for the purpose of obtaining formal applications for this specific funding opportunity from the eligible organizations identified below.  Eligible organizations will also receive official notification directly from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Organizations not designated as such for this opportunity are NOT eligible to apply, and therefore, should not submit an application. Applications submitted by organizations not on the list of pre-identified named applicants (listed below) will not be considered.   Designated Organizations:  Bedford Ride, Bedford, VA   Bi-State Primary Care Association, Concord, NH (2)   Bi-State Primary Care Association, Montpelier, VT   Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, Langhorne, PA   City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI   Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, CA   Hope Through Housing Foundation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA   Hospice Foundation of America, Washington, DC   MAGNET, Inc., Cleveland, OH   Maryland Disability Law Center, Baltimore, MD   Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia, PA   Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN   Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network, Sioux Falls, SD   Medicare Rights Center, New York, NY   Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Miami, FL   Patient Advocate Foundation, Newport News, VA   University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA  If you currently have an existing CMS Earmark grant and are designated to receive additional funds in FY 2009, these funds will be awarded as continuation funds on the existing grant project.
Description: I. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION Earmarks are funds provided by Congress for projects or programs where the congressional direction (in bill or report language) allows for the merit-based or competitive allocation process to be bypassed, specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise curtails the ability of the Administration to control critical aspects of the funds allocation process. II. AWARD INFORMATION Total Amount of Funding: $4,542,000 Number of Awards: Eighteen (18) Award Ceiling: $666,000 Award Floor: $95,000 Anticipated Award Date: August 3, 2009 Period of Performance: August 3, 2009 through January 30, 2011 (18 months) III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Applicants: For Restricted Applicants Only: NON-COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IMPORTANT NOTE: This announcement is restricted to a limited number of organizations that have been identified and specifically designated by Congress. This announcement is ONLY for the purpose of obtaining formal applications for this specific funding opportunity from the eligible organizations identified below. Eligible organizations will also receive official notification directly from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Organizations not designated as such for this opportunity are NOT eligible to apply, and therefore, should not submit an application. Applications submitted by organizations not on the list of pre-identified named applicants (listed below) will not be considered. Designated Organizations: Bedford Ride, Bedford, VA Bi-State Primary Care Association, Concord, NH (2) Bi-State Primary Care Association, Montpelier, VT Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, Langhorne, PA City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, CA Hope Through Housing Foundation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Hospice Foundation of America, Washington, DC MAGNET, Inc., Cleveland, OH Maryland Disability Law Center, Baltimore, MD Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia, PA Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network, Sioux Falls, SD Medicare Rights Center, New York, NY Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Miami, FL Patient Advocate Foundation, Newport News, VA University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA If you currently have an existing CMS Earmark grant and are designated to receive additional funds in FY 2009, these funds will be awarded as continuation funds on the existing grant project.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Frederick F. Filberg
GrantorContactText: Frederick F. Filberg&lt;br/&gt;Frederick.Filberg@cms.hhs.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: See link to full announcement for details.