Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program (ICAP)

Objective

The Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program (ICAP) allows SSA to enter into cooperative agreements to collaborate with states, foundations, and other non-federal groups and organizations who have the interest and ability to identify, operate, and evaluate interventional research related to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. ICAP is an ongoing program that will request new applications for award on a regular basis.

The research and interventions under this program will target:

  • Eliminating the structural barriers for people with disabilities in the labor market, particularly for people of color and other underserved communities, that increase the likelihood of people receiving or applying for DI or SSI benefits;
  • Increasing employment and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, including people of color and underserved communities (whether beneficiaries, applicants, or potential applicants of the DI or SSI programs);
  • Coordinating planning between private and public human services agencies to improve the administration and effectiveness of the DI, SSI, and related programs;
  • Assisting claimants in underserved communities to apply for or appeal decisions on claims for DI and SSI benefits; and
  • Conducting outreach to people with disabilities who are potentially eligible to receive SSI.

Status

SSA is currently accepting applications for the fourth round of ICAP. You may access the full funding opportunity information directly at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353274.
Applications are due on June 3, 2024. SSA will make awards by September 30, 2024.

SSA hosted an Information Session for potential ICAP applicants on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. For those who were unable to attend the Information Session, SSA is providing the slides from the presentation, a transcript of the presentation, and a recording of the presentation as resources to learn more about ICAP.

Questions about ICAP may be sent to SSA.ICAP@ssa.gov. You may also wish to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for Round 4 of ICAP.

Key Activities and Design

Each project under the ICAP varies in design and activities. Please view the links below to learn more about each year’s projects.

Find out more about ICAP's 2023 Projects.

Find out more about ICAP's 2022 Projects.

Find out more about ICAP's 2021 Projects.