National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment
ID: 357761Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$0 - $14M

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/357761

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment," aimed at providing technical assistance to states and community service providers in outreach and benefits enrollment for older individuals with significant economic need. The grant seeks to enhance the capacity of organizations to inform eligible individuals about available benefits, develop effective enrollment strategies, and maintain a clearinghouse of best practices for outreach and enrollment. With an estimated total program funding of $13.5 million and a single award expected, interested applicants can find more information and apply through the provided links, with key deadlines including an estimated synopsis close date of May 30, 2025, and an anticipated award date of September 1, 2025. For inquiries, contact Maggie Flowers at 202-795-7315 or via email at margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maggie Flowers
    (202) 795-7315
    margaret.flowers@acl.hhs.gov
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