Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 425.120 – Eligibility

a) CMP funds may be granted to any entity for proper use of CMMS-approved projects to protect or improve the quality of life or quality of care for facility residents provided that the responsible receiving entity is:
1. 1) Qualified and capable of carrying out the intended project or use;
2. 2) Not in any conflict of interest relationship with the entity or entities that will benefit from the intended project or use; and
3. 3) Not paid by a State or federal source to perform the same function as the CMP project or use.
b) Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to:
1) Illinois facilities;
2) Professional or state nursing home associations and advocacy groups;
3) Consumer advocacy organizations;
4) Resident or family councils;
5) Quality improvement organizations;
6) Private contractors; and
7) State long-term care Ombudsman programs.