Civil Money Penalty Grants

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Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Grants are intended to improve the quality of care and well-being of residents in certified nursing facilities. Grants are awarded annually to eligible entities for one-time or start-up projects. CMP Grants may not be used for nursing home services, supplies, or equipment that are the responsibility of nursing homes, such as laundry, linen, food, heat, or staffing costs. Projects must be continued or concluded without additional CMP funding. 

The maximum grant funding amount will be $6,000 per nursing facility. Additionally, the number of grants and the amounts that will be approved will be based on the availability of CMP funds in the State of Nebraska. Grant projects requesting less than $5,000 will not be considered.

Eligible groups for CMP Grant funds include (but are not limited to): 

• Certified Nebraska nursing facilities and their residents
  
• Professional/state nursing facility associations or advocacy groups
• Consumer advocacy organizations
• Resident or family councils
  
• Nursing facility resident quality improvement organizations or private contractors
  
• Other groups approved by Medicaid which indicate an interest in the care and well-being of nursing facility residents
  

Projects may include:

• Resident and Family Councils
• Consumer Information
  
• Training to Improve Quality of Care
• Activities to Improve Quality of Life​

If you have questions or need further information, please email DHHS.NebraskaCMP@nebraska.gov

How to Request CMP Funds:

1. Review the CMPRP Application Handbook​.
2. Complete the CMP Fund Application.
3. Complete the Budget Worksheet.
   
4. Submit your application to dhhs.nebraskacmp@nebraska.gov​

Additional Resources:

• CMP Program Manual
  
• CMP FAQ​
  
• Milestone Tracking Report
• Centers for Medicare and ​Medicaid Services
• QSO-25-26-NH​​