Civil Money Penalty Grant Opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services in Iowa is soliciting grant proposals under the Civil Money Penalty Quality Improvement Initiative (CMPQII) Program, identified as solicitation MEDIOMC26022. The program utilizes Civil Money Penalty funds to implement projects that protect or improve the quality of care and life for residents in federally certified nursing homes. Eligible projects may focus on resident safety, clinical care outcomes, facility operations, workforce development, and resident-centered care. The procurement process is governed by federal regulation 42 CFR 488.433 and requires applicants to submit a comprehensive packet consisting of Iowa supplemental certifications, a CMS application limited to 40 pages, and a detailed budget template. Proposals are evaluated through a points-based system totaling 148 possible points, focusing on the budget, identified nursing home needs, project goals, SMART objectives, and sustainability plans. Mandatory pass/fail gates include timely submission and a clean debarment status. Awarded contractors must provide a baseline report within 30 days of the start date, submit quarterly interim monitoring reports, and deliver a final report within 60 days of project completion. The contract allows for up to two one-year extensions and requires strict adherence to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or HIPAA, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage including professional and general liability. Invoicing is conducted quarterly, with a strict fiscal year-end submission deadline of August 1st.