How to Apply

CMP Request for Application (RFA)

RFA Number 31607-27502

Application Deadline September 25, 2026

Request for Applications Overview: August 2026 RFA

CMP Application: Application Template

Budget Template: Attachment Budget Template

Sample Contracts: Sample GR contract Click Here Sample GG contract Click Here Sample Interagency Agreement Click Here

Funds issued through the Tennessee CMP Reinvestment Program may not be utilized for the following uses:

To support or expand existing statutory programs
To pay for capital improvements to a nursing home, or to build a nursing home
To pay for nursing home services or supplies that are already the responsibility of the nursing home, such as laundry, linen, food, heat, staffing costs etc.
For non-nursing home residents
To pay the salaries of temporary managers who are actively managing a nursing home
To pay staff salaries
For generators or motor vehicles
For out of state travel reimbursement
For computers or computer systems for administrative purposes
For any item which has been or will be included on the facility cost report which eventually will be included in the Medicaid nursing home reimbursement rate
For removal of nurses stations
For any current or previous training initiative(s) funded with CMPs
To enlarge or enhance an existing appropriation or statutory purpose that is substantially the same as the intended project(s) or use(s)
To perform functions for which the applicant may have already been paid to perform by State or Federal sources
To engage in projects that might result in a conflict of interest.