The State of Missouri is currently accepting applications for use of federal Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds. CMPs are imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) when long term care facilities are in violation of CMS conditions of participation. Missouri receives a portion of the collected funds to be used to support projects that improve the overall quality of life and/or care of nursing home residents. CMP fund grants are only available for quality improvement initiatives that are outside the scope of normal facility operations and cannot be used to fund goods or services that the applicant already offers or is required to provide by state or federal law or regulation. Because CMPs are only imposed on facilities that are in violation of CMS conditions of participation, applications must benefit nursing home residents residing in these facilities. CMPs cannot be used for state licensed only facilities.
CMP Funds Can Be Used For:
- Resident or Family Councils
- Consumer Information
- Training to Improve Quality of Care
- Activities to Improve Quality of Life
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Workforce Enhancement
- Technology Projects
How to Apply:
- Review the CMP Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) information located on the CMS CMPRP Website, CMPRP Application Resources folder, including the CMPRP Application Handbook, which includes for creating and submitting applications as well as what type of projects are allowable, and the funding available to nursing homes. The application and budget spreadsheet are also included in this folder.
- Complete the application and budget spreadsheet and submit to slcrcmp@health.mo.gov.
- Applications must be received by April 1, 2026, to be considered for funding in state fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Questions regarding the application process may be sent to slcrcmp@health.mo.gov.