Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination

Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination

ID: 360509Type: Posted

Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

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/360509

Additional Information

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

Timeline

Description

The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination." This initiative aims to fund a National Minority Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC) to enhance the national capacity to address the diverse needs of older adults and their family caregivers, particularly those facing economic and social challenges. The cooperative agreement, with a total funding amount of $1,150,160, is intended to develop training, technical assistance, and effective outreach strategies to ensure equitable access to services for minority older adults. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education and eligible faith-based organizations, should note that the application deadline is expected to close on June 1, 2026, with awards anticipated to be made by September 1, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Kari Benson at 202-401-4634 or via email at AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov.

Point(s) of Contact

Kari Benson

AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

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