Elder Justice Innovation Grants FY2026
ID: 360518Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$250K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360518

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is offering the Elder Justice Innovation Grants for Fiscal Year 2026, aimed at supporting projects that address emerging issues related to elder justice. The program seeks to enhance the field of elder abuse prevention and intervention by funding initiatives that develop widely disseminable materials and programs or contribute to the evidence base of knowledge in this area. With an estimated total program funding of $3 million, the agency anticipates awarding six grants, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. Interested applicants can find more information and contact Kari Benson at (202) 401-4634 or via email at contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov, with proposals due by May 5, 2026, and project start dates expected in September 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kari Benson
    (202) 401-4634
    contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov
    Files
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