Civil Money Penalty Grant Opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services for the State of Iowa, specifically through Iowa Medicaid, is soliciting grant proposals under the Civil Money Penalty Quality Improvement Initiative (CMPQII) Grant Program, solicitation number MEDIOMC26022. The program utilizes Civil Money Penalty funds to support 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 outcomes, facility operations, workforce development, and resident-centered care. The procurement process involves a points-based evaluation focusing on the proposed budget, project goals, SMART objectives, and the applicant's organizational capabilities, with mandatory pass/fail gates for timely submission and federal debarment status. Applicants must submit a comprehensive packet consisting of the Iowa CMPQII supplemental certifications, a CMS CMPRP application limited to 40 pages, and a detailed budget template. Submissions require both a signed original hard copy and a USB flash drive containing searchable PDF or Word files. Awarded contractors are subject to strict reporting requirements, including a baseline report within 30 days of the contract start, quarterly interim monitoring reports, and a final report within 60 days of project completion. Additionally, contractors must adhere to rigorous insurance minimums and cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST or HIPAA/HITECH, and comply with federal regulation 42 CFR 488.433. The agency maintains the option to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year terms.