The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations." This grant aims to provide disaster reimbursement and assistance funds to eligible SUAs and federally recognized Tribal Organizations that have received a Major Disaster Declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The funding, which ranges from $30,000 to $600,000, is intended for gap-filling services such as outreach, case management, and emergency supplies, specifically in areas designated by the disaster declaration. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov and can contact Kari Benson at (202) 401-4634 or via email at aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov for further information. The estimated project start date is September 2, 2026, with applications due by September 1, 2026.

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Grants awarded under this announcement are to provide disaster reimbursement and assistance funds to those State Units on Aging (SUAs), and federally recognized Tribal Organizations who are currently receiving a grant under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA), as amended. Total funding available for disaster assistance is subject to the availability of funds appropriated. The estimated number of awards is seven with a one year project period. Funds may only be used in those areas designated in the Major Disaster Declaration issued by the President of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Relief and emergency Assistance Act. Funds typically are for the following OAA Title III types of gap-filling services: outreach, information and assistance, counseling, case management, advocacy on behalf of older persons, additional food and meals, supplies, damaged senior center equipment replacement, staff overtime, emergency medications, transportation and other such immediate needs. OAA funds may be sed for permissible expenses incurred which are not or cannot be paid for through other disaster funding resources. Applicants should talk with State, Tribal, and local Emergency Managers to determine what funds may be available through other resources before applying for OAA funding. Eligible SUAs and Title VI grantees should discuss all disaster applications including amount of funds requested with ACL contacts prior to submitting a formal application. SUAs, and federally recognized Tribal Organizations currently receiving a grant under Title VI of the OAA must submit proposals electronically via http://www.grants.gov.

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