Advancing Strategies to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions in the Senior Nutrition Program Setting
ID: 355883Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$500K - $810K

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/355883

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Advancing Strategies to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions in the Senior Nutrition Program Setting." This initiative aims to support projects that focus on identifying barriers and facilitators in serving seniors with behavioral health conditions, developing person-centered and culturally appropriate best practices, and disseminating resources that are compliant with accessibility standards. The funding, which ranges from $500,000 to $810,438, is intended for private institutions of higher education, with a forecasted award date of July 1, 2025, and an estimated application closing date of April 1, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Patricia Keane at Patricia.Keane@acl.hhs.gov or call 202-795-7783 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patricia (Patty) Keane
    (202) 795-7783
    Patricia.Keane@acl.hhs.gov
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