Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act Demonstration Projects
🏛 SIPPRA
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state and local governments seeking to demonstrate social impact partnerships. Applicants must have existing social service programs that can be evaluated using outcomes measurement and rigorous evaluation methodologies. The program focuses on pay-for-performance models that combine public funds with private philanthropic resources. Geographic scope is national, with no state-specific restrictions mentioned.
Projects should address pressing social problems and measure demonstrable, measurable results. Partnerships may bundle philanthropic resources with existing public spending to scale effective interventions.
Funding is intended to improve lives of families and individuals in need through evidence-based social services.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) invite applications from State and local governments for awards under the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA). SIPPRA was signed into law on February 9, 2018 and is intended to improve the effectiveness of certain social services. The purposes of SIPPRA are 1) to improve the lives of families and individuals in need; 2) to redirect funds away from programs that, based on objective data, are ineffective, and into programs that achieve demonstrable, measurable results; 3) to ensure federal funds are used effectively on social services to produce positive outcomes for both service recipients and taxpayers; 4) to establish the use of social impact partnerships to address some of the Nation’s most pressing problems; 5) to facilitate the creation of public-private partnerships that bundle philanthropic or other private resources with existing public spending to scale up effective social interventions already being implemented; 6) to bring pay for performance to the social sector, allowing the United States to improve the impact and effectiveness of vital social services programs while redirecting inefficient or duplicative spending; and 7) to incorporate outcomes measurement and randomized controlled trials or other rigorous methodologies for assessing program impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing outcomes measurement plan
- Evaluation methodology and rigor details
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of commitment from philanthropic or private partners
- Organizational documentation for state/local government
Program contact
- 👤 William Girardo Grantor
- 📧 SIPPRA@Treasury.gov
- 📞 202.702-4369
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 21.017 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 21.017). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2025 | $5,695,344 | |
| 2026 est. | $46,809,151 |
FAQ
Who can apply for SIPPRA demonstration project funding?
State and local governments are eligible to apply. Your organization should have existing social service programs ready for outcomes evaluation.
What types of activities does SIPPRA support?
SIPPRA funds pay-for-performance social service initiatives that combine public funds with private philanthropic resources. Projects must include rigorous evaluation methodologies such as randomized controlled trials.
What outcomes does SIPPRA prioritize?
Demonstrable, measurable results for service recipients. Projects should redirect inefficient spending and scale effective social interventions already in place.
How competitive is this program?
Very competitive. SIPPRA emphasizes evidence-based outcomes, rigorous evaluation, and public-private partnerships. Strong evaluation plans and clear performance metrics are essential.
What is the typical funding range?
The program has an $11.8 million funding pool. Check Treasury's announcement for specific award ranges and project sizes for this cycle.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Develop a strong outcomes measurement plan with clear, measurable success metrics before applying.
- Partner with a rigorous evaluator experienced in randomized controlled trials or similar methodologies.
- Demonstrate how philanthropic or private resources will complement public funding in your partnership.
- Focus on existing, evidence-based social interventions that have shown promise but need scaling.
- Show how your project redirects ineffective spending and improves cost-effectiveness of services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or vague outcome metrics. Applications without rigorous evaluation plans struggle. Lack of private partner commitments weakens pay-for-performance model.
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