Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming
ID: 358663Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358663

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming." This initiative aims to award cooperative agreements to eligible entities that will develop targeted partnerships and innovative strategies to implement evidence-based falls prevention programs for older adults and adults with disabilities in the community. The focus is on enhancing the quality and effectiveness of falls prevention activities, ensuring collaboration with partners, and designing evaluations to assess the impact on reducing falls and fall risks. The total estimated program funding is $2,500,000, with an award ceiling and floor of $1,250,000 for two expected awards. Interested applicants, particularly private institutions of higher education and eligible faith-based and community organizations, should contact Lisa Casler Haun at 202-774-3069 or via email at Lisa.Caslerhaun@acl.hhs.gov for more information. The application period is expected to close on June 23, 2025, with awards anticipated to be made by September 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa Casler Haun
    (202) 774-3069
    Lisa.Caslerhaun@acl.hhs.gov
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