Tribal Adult Protective Services Demonstration
ID: 359160Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$150K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a funding opportunity through the Tribal Adult Protective Services Demonstration program, aimed at enhancing adult protective services for tribal elders. This initiative seeks to support tribal governments and organizations in identifying and addressing issues related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while promoting multidisciplinary approaches to elder justice. The program will award five cooperative agreements, each ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 over a two-year period, with applications due by July 30, 2025. Interested applicants, specifically current Title VI grantees, are encouraged to submit a preliminary letter of intent by June 30, 2025, and can reach out to Kari Benson at contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

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    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking to improve Adult Protective Services (APS) for tribal elders through its Tribal Adult Protective Services Demonstration RFP. It will award five cooperative agreements, each ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 over two years, to organizations focused on identifying and addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation within AI/AN/NH communities. The project aims to enhance APS systems by gathering data, improving service delivery, and promoting multidisciplinary approaches to elder justice. Eligible applicants are current Title VI grantees, and funding must not be used for construction or basic research. Grantees must collaborate with ACL resources and provide a project narrative detailing goals, outcomes, and a work plan. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 30, 2025, with a preliminary letter of intent encouraged by June 30, 2025. The program aims to foster culturally appropriate responses to elder abuse and create impactful educational resources, addressing critical needs in tribal communities while contributing to the broader national elder justice framework.
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