Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations

Objective

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts research, demonstrations, and evaluations in support of CMS' key role as a beneficiary-centered purchaser of high-quality health care at a reasonable cost. These grants are awarded are in the form of research grants and cooperative agreements; Hispanic health services grants; historically black colleges and university grants. For fiscal years 2010 and 2011, CMS research, demonstrations and evaluations will focus on expanding agency efforts to improve the efficiency of payment, delivery, access and quality of our health care programs that serve millions of beneficiaries.

Who Can Apply

• State
• Local
• Territorial
• For-Profit Organization

Grants or cooperative agreements may be made to private, or public agencies or organizations, including State agencies that administer the Medicaid program. Private profit organizations may apply.

Who Benefits

All Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries are eligible.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

research@cms.hhs.gov
(1-800) 633-4277.