Conflict-Free Kansas Grant
The Conflict-Free Kansas Grant offers HCBS providers funds to comply with the HCBS Final Settings Rule and other federal regulations, and address conflicts of interest.
Applications are due by April 28, 2025.
Overview of the Grant
The Conflict-Free Kansas Grant helps Community Service Providers (CSPs), Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs), and agencies providing Targeted Case Management (TCM) comply with the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Settings Rule and other federal regulations, including regulations around conflicts of interest.
The grant will help grantees transition to providing only TCM, I/DD services, or the CDDO functions (i.e., intake, assessment, options counseling and quality assurance). TCM agencies would exclusively provide targeted case management services, while CSPs would deliver only direct I/DD waiver services.
Applicants must propose to use grant funds in a manner that promotes community integration and person-centered practices and is consistent with the HCBS Settings Final Rule.
Reimbursement
This grant operates exclusively on a reimbursement basis and does not include any prospective payments. Awarded applicants must incur and pay for expenses first and then submit for reimbursement according to the established schedule.
Check the RFA for Complete Details
This webpage provides a preview of the grant program and not a complete description of it. Any interested applicants should review the Request for Applications (RFA) before applying. If there is a conflict between the information in the RFA and the information on the web page or in other supporting documents, the RFA takes precedence and supersedes any other materials.
Interested in the Conflict-Free Kansas Grant?
Read the Request for Applications (RFA) for details.
Pre-Bid Conference
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, KDADS hosted a pre-bid conference on the Conflict-Free Kansas Grant. The webinar gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions live and provided the following:
an overview of the grant program
a summary of eligible and ineligible expenses
a walkthrough of the grant application
Eligible Applicants
You must be one of the following to apply:
Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) that:
Currently provide HCBS I/DD waiver services and will use grant funds to stop providing I/DD waiver services
Do not provide TCM and will use grants funds to start a new TCM arm at their agency, or acquire TCM from another agency
HCBS I/DD waiver Community Service Providers (CSPs) that currently provide TCM and will use grant funds to stop providing TCM
TCM agencies that do not also provide HCBS I/DD waiver services who will use grant funds to provide TCM to individuals currently served by an agency with a conflict of interest
Individuals or organizations who will use grant funds to start a new Kansas TCM agency to serve individuals currently served by an agency with a conflict of interest
Eligible Grant Activities
The following drop-downs summarize eligible activities for each type of organization. Each grantee can spend grant funds on any of the activities listed under their organization type, so long as those activities are related to the goals on the Conflict Free Kansas Grant.
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Hiring business consultants for advice on becoming conflict-free
Communicating with the public about becoming conflict-free
Creating or updating websites
Translating materials from English to another language, plain language, etc.
Moving to a new location or a new catchment area
Ending an existing lease to secure a new location
Hiring consultants or subcontractor to revise policy documents
Training staff on relevant skills, including providing stipends for staff to attend training
Administrative costs related to becoming conflict free or starting a new conflict-free TCM agency
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Hiring business consultants for advice on becoming conflict-free
Administrative costs related to becoming conflict free or starting a new conflict-free TCM agency
Hiring and retention bonuses
Applying for a new business entity or ownership
Licensure fees
Communicating with the public about becoming conflict-free
Creating or updating websites
Translating materials from English to another language, plain language, etc.
Moving to a new location or a new catchment area
Ending an existing lease to secure a new location
Recruiting new TCM staff
Purchasing technology (hardware or software) to support TCM functions
Hiring consultants or subcontractor to revise policy documents
Training staff on relevant skills, including providing stipends for staff to attend training
Administrative costs related to becoming conflict free or starting a new conflict-free TCM agency
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Hiring business consultants for advice on becoming conflict-free
Administrative costs related to becoming conflict free or starting a new conflict-free TCM agency
Meeting with a business consultant
Communicating with the public about becoming conflict-free
Creating or updating websites
Translating materials from English to another language, plain language, etc.
Moving to a new location or a new catchment area
Ending an existing lease to secure a new location
Hiring consultants or subcontractor to revise policy documents
Training staff on relevant skills, including providing stipends for staff to attend training
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Posting jobs for new TCM staff
Hiring and retention bonuses
Communicating with the public about becoming conflict-free
Creating or updating websites
Translating materials from English to another language, plain language, etc.
Moving to a new location or a new catchment area
Placing deposits for utility bills/costs for a commercial building
Leasing office space
Ending an existing lease to secure a new location
Making signage to advertise to the public
Hiring consultants or subcontractor to revise policy documents
Purchasing hardware or software
Training staff on relevant skills, including providing stipends for staff to attend training
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Posting jobs for new TCM staff
Creating or revising policy documents
Hiring and retention bonuses
Applying for a new business entity/ownership
Training for new business owners
Hiring business consultants for advice on starting a new agency
Communicating with the public about becoming conflict-free
Creating or updating websites
Translating materials from English to another language, plain language, etc.
Moving to a new location or a new catchment area
Placing deposits for utility bills/costs for a commercial building
Leasing office space
Making signage to advertise to the public
Purchasing hardware or software
Training staff on relevant skills, including providing stipends for staff to attend training
Ineligible Expenses
Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to, the following list. KDADS may reject, in whole or in part, any applications with such impermissible expenses.
Any expenses unrelated to the goals of the grant
Costs that supplant or replace existing funding or functions
Costs incurred outside the grant period
Preexisting debts of any kind
Reimbursement for activities already covered by Medicaid
Lobbying or political activities
Entertainment, including social activities, and related costs
Care, personal supplies, food, or equipment for individuals receiving services
Costs funded by another grant
Capital expenditures unrelated to the specific program
Marketing materials to retain clients for the organization
Hiring temporary staff
Onboarding and screening costs
Home office expenses
Transportation expenses
Employee benefits
Equipment given to employees or individuals receiving services for their permanent use
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