Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries

Social Security Administration

Support State designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems. The Strengthening Protections of Social Security Beneficiaries (SPSSB) or Rep-Payee grant program pays for performance reviews and monitoring of representative payees.

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Helps state organizations review how well payees manage Social Security benefits for individuals. Provides funds for training and support to improve these services.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Social Security Administration

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What Is This Program?

SPSSB (Rep Payee) funds state P&A Systems with money to conduct periodic onsite reviews of representative payees. Additional reviews are conducted in response to allegations or concerns about the performance of suitability of the payee. P&Aโ€™s will develop corrective action plans were necessary, refer beneficiaries to other programs or services as appropriate. Funds also are issued to a National Association Grantee to support training and technical assistance, administrative support, and data collection services for P&As.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the SAM.gov website
  • Locate the funding opportunity
  • Review the application requirements
  • Prepare the necessary documents
  • Submit the application through the portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/a141fc3067c046df92d95a76b99c65e7/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs related to providing services to Social Security beneficiaries
  • administrative costs directly related to the program
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs not directly related to the program
  • unallowable costs under federal regulations
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

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

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