SSA Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA)
Agency: Social Security Administration
Assistance Listings
- 96.008 -- Social Security - Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of these projects is to disseminate accurate information to beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) about work incentives programs and issues related to such programs, to enable them to make informed choices about working and whether or when to assign their Ticket to Work, as well as how available work incentives can facilitate their transition into the workforce. The ultimate goal of the work incentives planning and assistance projects is to assist SSA beneficiaries with disabilities succeed in their return to work efforts.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Special district governments
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Risk_Assessment_Form.doc | PROSPECTIVE AWARDEES PRE-AWARD RISK ASSESSMENT | Jan 30, 2015 05:29 PM UTC |
| WIPA_RFA_-FINAL-1-29-15.pdf | Request For Applications | Jan 30, 2015 05:28 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 29, 2015
Award
$20,000,000
Program Funding
100
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
WIPA-WIP-15-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 30, 2015
Archive date:
April 29, 2015
