Pension Counseling & Information Projects
ID: 349713Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$175K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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 for the Pension Counseling & Information Projects, aimed at enhancing pension counseling services for older adults. This initiative seeks to empower individuals by providing information, resources, and tools to promote understanding of pension rights and assist in achieving financial stability, particularly for those who may be economically marginalized. ACL plans to award six cooperative agreements, each ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 per year for five years, with a total estimated program funding of $1.2 million. Interested applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2024, and are encouraged to submit Letters of Intent by April 19, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Sara Planthaber at sara.planthaber@acl.hhs.gov.

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    Posted
    The Pension Regional Counseling Projects (PRCP) for FY2024, under the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing pension counseling services. The initiative is competitive and requires applicants to meet specific responsiveness and screening criteria outlined in the announcement. ACL plans to award six cooperative agreements, each ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 per year for five years, with a cost-sharing requirement now set at 20%. Applicants must identify a predefined ACL region they intend to serve and are encouraged to detail four key project activities: pension counseling, outreach, training, and programmatic consistency. Notably, applicants can apply for multiple regions but must submit separate applications for each. Key review criteria include project relevance, approach, budget justification, impact, and organizational capacity. Applications are due by May 20, 2024, with optional Letters of Intent encouraged by April 19, 2024. This funding opportunity emphasizes collaboration with legal experts in pension law and requires submitting letters or MOUs from key partners. The document provides logistical details, eligibility requirements, and clarifies common applicant queries, underscoring the importance of thorough compliance with defined activities and guidelines.
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