Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant

Department of Public Health · State of California

At a glance

Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Public Health (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $17.6M. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, individual, nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Jul 15, 2020
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $17,602,130
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — A CMP is a monetary penalty the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may impose against nursing homes for non-compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for long-term care facilities. A portion of CMPs is returned to states in which CMPs are imposed and are reinvested to support activities that benefit nursing home residents and that protect or improve their quality of care or quality of life.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — The CA Department of Public Health will provide reimbursement checks after receiving receipts of approved purchases or services provided and processing invoices.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Cannot exceed 36 mos
Expected award announcement: Ongoing
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Applicants may be based nationwide, however the projects must involve certified Skilled Nursing Facilities within California.
How to submit: By email: CMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov
Latest change note: Grant Description, Funding Source, Funding Method, Contact information updated. Funding Amount updated to reflect 2025 State Plan.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business
Individual
Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: State Agencies, Government Entities, Nursing Facilities & Corporations, Educational &Research Institutions, Industry Associations, Consumer Advocacy Organizations & Resident Representatives, Commercial, and Quality-Focused Organizations.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

This grant allows applicants to apply for funding to implement programs for improving Skilled Nursing Facility residents' quality of life. Projects may span topics such as training, culture change and direct improvements to quality of life, direct improvements to quality of care, and other applicable topics.

Description

This grant opportunity allows Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), non-profit organizations, consumer advocacy organizations, and more to apply for funding to execute projects to improve the lives of SNF residents. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing methods to increase Person-Centered Care, Infection Control Training, Arts and Engagement projects, and other topics. Examples of projects that will not be approved for CMP funding include, but are not limited to, research-only projects, projects with an indirect benefit to nursing residents, capital improvements to a facility, duplication of CMS requirements, paying for nursing home staff salaries, or high-dollar, complex technology, such as but not limited to engagement technology, telemedicine, alert systems, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, etc. Applicants must use the template provided on the CDPH website. Projects may vary in length up to a maximum of 36 months. Award size is dependent on project request up to the allowable amount. Keywords: Civil Money Penalty, CMP, CDPH, CMS, Skilled Nursing Facility, Reinvestment, Public Health, SNF

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitBy email: CMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyCMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit while funds remainSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–2617 applications · 2 awards
Fiscal year 2024–2542 applications · 0 awards
Fiscal year 2023–2419 applications · 0 awards
Fiscal year 2022–2310 applications · 6 awards
Fiscal year 2021–2221 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Awards published: 6
Total awarded: $6,519,121
Median award: $480,367 calculated
Smallest – largest: $53,083 – $3,996,224

Recipients by type: Business (3), Nonprofit (3)

Areas served: Statewide (3), Alameda County (1), Los Angeles County (1), Santa Clara County (1), Sonoma County (1), Butte County (1), Kern County (1)

Largest awards to organizations

LeadingAge California FoundationGARDEN Project: (Garden Access Responds to Diagnosis & Environmental Needs)$3,996,224 · FY 2022–23
LeadingAge California FoundationEnlightenment/Obie$1,430,210 · FY 2022–23
SilverKite Community Arts, LLCSPARKing Creativity, Joy, and Arts Engagement$516,701 · FY 2022–23
Front Porch Communities FoundationCreativity Never Gets Old$444,032 · FY 2022–23
CA Park Rehabilitation HospitalDementia Care Project$78,871 · FY 2022–23
Height Street Skilled CareMemory Book Project$53,083 · FY 2022–23

Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

Program contact (as published)

CMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov
1-279-667-2365

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: State Agencies, Government Entities, Nursing Facilities & Corporations, Educational &Research Institutions, Industry Associations, Consumer Advocacy Organizations & Resident Representatives, Commercial, and Quali…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $17,602,130.

How do I apply for “Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant”?

Applications go directly to Department of Public Health, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to CMPGrantApplications@cdph.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.