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Michigan Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Program

Michigan Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Program

Website Updated 03/31/2025

Description

Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) are fines imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on nursing facilities that do not meet federal health and safety standards. CMS releases a portion of CMP funds to be reinvested in support of projects that improve overall quality of life and care of nursing facility residents. The Michigan Long Term Care Division, a branch of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for the oversight and administration of the grant programs and seeks innovative projects that support, protect, and benefit nursing facility residents. The goal is to enhance the quality of care and quality of life for nursing facility residents through initiatives that focus on enhancement or educational philosophies through current and sound evidence-based practices.

Eligibility Information

Nursing facilities are encouraged to apply. Other eligible organizations include:

  • Hospitals and health care organizations
  • Academic institutions
  • Nursing facilities
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private businesses
  • Native American Tribal organizations
  • Any other organization able to plan, implement and evaluate projects, programs, process, systems improvements designed to protect or improve quality of life and care for residents of nursing facilities. Organizations that are not nursing facilities and organizations from states other than Michigan are required to demonstrate partnerships with specific nursing facilities in Michigan for proposed projects by submitting letters of support from nursing facilities that state they have entered a working relationship to participate with the applicant in the proposed project.

Applicants must:

  • Be qualified and capable of carrying out the intended project(s) or use(s); 
  • Not have a conflict-of-interest relationship with the entity(ies) who will benefit from the intended project(s) or use(s); 
  • Not a recipient of a contract or grant or other payment from Federal or State sources for the same project(s) or use(s); 
  • Not be paid by a state or federal source to perform the same function as the project(s) or use(s) (e.g., CMP funds may not be used to enlarge or enhance an existing appropriation or statutory purpose that is substantially the same as the intended project(s) or use(s)
 

Important Dates to Remember

Application Open Date 03/27/2025
Application Close Date 05/23/2025
Project Director Request Close Date

05/16/2025
Project Start Date 10/01/2025
Pre-Application Conference 04/08/2025
How to Apply
    •  The complete CMPRP-2026 Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) can be accessed in the ‘Current Grants’ section under Health and Aging Services. 

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed by a team of reviewers. This process can take up to 16 weeks. Once the review process is completed, applicants can expect to receive a final determination. Determination letters will be sent to the parties listed on the application via email.

EGrAMS

If you are not currently using EGrAMS, we strongly encourage you to register by going to the EGrAMS Portal and following the instructions indicated below:

  • From the left menu, select "Register Your Agency" and follow the instructions.
  • Select "Create User Profile" and follow the instructions.  Each staff member in your organization that will be working on the proposal should create a user profile.
  • Select "Validate Workstation" to ensure that your workstation complies with the minimum requirements necessary to use EGrAMS functions.
  • Selecting "Grant Opportunity Notification" will allow you to receive email notifications of grant opportunities from the departments you select. 

A User Manual is provided under the "About EGrAMS" tab.  

For assistance, please contact the EGrAMS helpline at 517-335-3359 or MDHHS-EGrAMS-HELP@michigan.gov.

You may submit questions regarding the Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program to MDHHS-CMPGrants@michigan.gov.

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