Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds
Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds support organizations carrying out nursing home quality improvement projects to directly improve residents’ care, daily life, engagement, and well-being.
Funder: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Due Dates: Rolling (year-round) | 90 days before start (standard/conference/training) | 120 days before Year 1 (multi-year)
Funding Amounts: Generally $6,000 per nursing home, with category-specific limits; projects up to 36 months
Summary: Supports quality improvement projects that directly improve nursing home residents’ quality of care and quality of life.
Key Information: Participating nursing homes must commit before application submission; CMS makes the final funding decision.
Description
Washington’s Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), administered by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), reinvests a portion of penalties collected from nursing facilities that fail to meet federal health and safety standards. Funding supports qualified organizations implementing projects that directly benefit residents of federally certified nursing homes.
Supported work includes resident and family councils, consumer information, care improvement training, resident engagement activities, mental and behavioral health initiatives, workforce enhancement, and qualifying technology projects. The program emphasizes measurable improvements in resident care and daily life. Washington’s CMPRP Committee reviews applications before forwarding state-approved proposals to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for final consideration.
