Information and Planning: Understanding the Capacity of the Aging Network
ID: 349547Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$200K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/349547

Additional Information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Apr 5, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 5, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a cooperative agreement grant opportunity titled "Information and Planning: Understanding the Capacity of the Aging Network". This grant aims to enhance the understanding of the Aging Network by documenting and reporting on the activities and expertise of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), Tribal Organizations, and other organizations in health and the delivery of community-based services and supports. The Aging Network plays a crucial role in strategic planning, program development, and service delivery for older Americans. This funding opportunity seeks to broaden the knowledge base of the Aging Network around ACL priorities such as caregiving, housing, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The grant has an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $200,000. The deadline for electronically submitted applications is June 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants.

Point(s) of Contact
greg.link@acl.hhs.gov
Files
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