U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC POLICY

SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS PAY FOR RESULTS ACT (SIPPRA)

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

What is SIPPRA?

In 2018, Congress appropriated $100 

million to Treasury to implement the 

Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for 

Results Act (SIPPRA), a new grant 

program designed to improve social 

services and encourage funding 

programsthat achieve tangible results.

What is the “Pay for Success” 

Model?

In the pay for success (also referred to as 

pay for results) model, the grantor 

agreesto make payments only ifspecific, 

pre-determined, measurable outcomes 

are achieved. If the intervention does

not achieve the pre-determined 

outcomes, then the grantor will not 

make an outcome payment.

Who is eligible to apply?

Only state and local governments are 

eligible for the SIPPRA program.

When is the deadline to apply?

April 15, 2024

Where can I learn more? 

Federal Register and 

www.Treasury.gov/SIPPRA

Who can answer questions?

Who is eligible to apply for and receive a SIPPRA grant? 

Only State and local governments are eligible to apply for SIPPRA 

funding. For purposes of this NOFA, the term “State” shall, consistent 

with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and 

Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) at 2 CFR 

Part 200, include any of a State’s agencies or instrumentalities, and the 

terms “local government” and “federally recognized Indian tribe” shall 

have the meanings given in the Uniform Guidance.

Please see the FY24 NOFA for more information.

Can an eligible application submit more than one 

application under this program?

Any eligible applicant may submit more than one application but may 

submit only one application per target population to be served.

Each application must be submitted to Grants.gov separately.

Can multiple divisions within an eligible state or local 

department submit separate applications for a project? 

Yes, multiple divisions within a State or local department may each 

submit a separate application.

May multiple states or local governments submit a joint 

application?

Yes, although one division must be designated as the lead applicant 

and take responsibility for coordinating payment if successful.

May multiple states or local governments submit a 

joint application?

Yes, although one jurisdiction must be designated as the lead applicant 

and take responsibility for coordinating payment if successful.

Email: SIPPRA@Treasury.gov or

View: Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

SIPPRA: ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

What is the required application structure and format?

Refer to Section D.2 of the FY24 NOFA to see the list of required sections and page limits.

Which types of projects qualify for SIPPRA funding?

Treasury will award grants for pay-for-results social impact partnership projects designed to produce one of the

outcomes listed in 42 U.S.C. § 1397n-1(b). See Section A.4.b of the NOFA.

Can federal funds be used to fund a SIPPRA project?

No. State or local governments must finance the project with non-federal public sector funds or find investors, 

either not-for-profit or for-profit entities, to provide funding for the interventions. While state and local 

governments receive federal funding that may be used for a variety of activities, these federal funds may not be 

used to finance the intervention. The state or local government and/or the investors accept the risk that they will 

not be repaid in the event that the target outcomes are not achieved.

May I submit a SIPPRA application to fund an existing project?

No. Proposed projects in SIPPRA applications cannot serve individuals currently being served by an existing project, 

whether pay-for-results or traditionally funded.

Must all agreements (e.g., partnership contracts, funding agreements) be finalized at the 

time of application?

Project funding should be arranged at the time of application. Treasury expects that applicants will provide, as part 

of their application: a signed contract between the applicant and all parties that comprise the partnership or a draft 

contract accompanied by letters of commitment from all partners. The letters of commitment may state the 

commitment is conditional on a SIPPRA award. Final arrangements will be made prior to award of the grant.

Are there requirements for matching funds or cost sharing for projects?

Cost sharing or matching funds, are not required, and the financial contributions from any investors for project 

implementation are not characterized as cost sharing or matching funds.

How are projects “that directly benefit children” determined?

Treasury will consider a project to “directly benefit children” if 1) the target population is children (aged 0-19 at the 

beginning of the project); or 2) the target population is parents of children. In the second case, being a parent must 

be a part of the project’s eligibility requirements and the application must present strong evidence demonstrating

a close logical, causal, and consequential relationship between the project’s effect on parents and the resulting 

positive effect on the parents’ children. Portions of projects can directly benefit children without having the entire 

project directly benefit children.

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