Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program

Objective

(1) To conduct social, economic, and demographic research on topics important to the Social Security Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs and the current and future well-being of their beneficiaries; (2) to develop and carry out experiments and research demonstration projects to determine the efficacy of: (a) alternative ways of rehabilitating beneficiaries and encouraging their return to work; and (b) modifying conditions applicable to such beneficiaries including: (i) early referral for rehabilitation services; and (ii) greater use of employers and others in the rehabilitation and placement process.

Who Can Apply

• State
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• Sponsored organization
• Other public institution/organization
• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Non-Government - General
• Small business (less than 500 employees)
• Profit organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Other private institutions/organizations
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
• County Government
• City or Township Government
• Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education)
• Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education)
• Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization

Applicants applying for grant funds may include research organizations, associations of research organizations, State and local governments, educational institutions, hospitals, public and private organizations, and nonprofit and profit organizations. Private individuals are not eligible to apply. Profit organizations may apply with the understanding that no grant funds may be paid as profit to grant recipients. Profit is considered any amount in excess of the allowable costs of the grant recipient. A profit organization is a corporation or other legal entity that is organized or operated for the profit or benefit of its shareholders or other owners and must be distinguishable or legally separable from that of an individual acting on his/her own behalf.

Who Benefits

• State
• Local
• Profit organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Infant (0-5)
• Child (6-15)
• Youth (16-21)
• Senior Citizen (60+)
• Welfare Recipient
• Unemployed
• Pension Recipient
• Low Income
• Moderate Income

Beneficiaries of SSI or SSDI may benefit from research through this program through the interventions provided, which may assist in various aspects of their lives such as the ability to return to work.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements

Program Contact

brenda.monch@ssa.gov
410-965-9521