SSA Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA)
Agency: Social Security Administration
- 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
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
WIPA Program Office
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Tab_A_-_Appendix_A_-_Final.xlsx | Service Areas - Appendix A | Mar 22, 2021 05:27 PM UTC |
| Risk_Assessment_Form.docx | Pre-Award Risk Assessment | Feb 18, 2021 09:50 PM UTC |
| Budget_detail_worksheet.xlsx | Budget Detail Worksheet | Feb 26, 2021 06:30 PM UTC |
| 2021_WIPA_Request_for_Application.docx | WIPA 2021 Request for Applications | Feb 26, 2021 06:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 19, 2021
Award
$20,000,000
Program Funding
75
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
WIPA-WIP-21-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
February 18, 2021
Archive date:
May 19, 2021
