Advancing Strategies to Enhance Preventative Health to Older Adults in the Senior Nutrition Program
ID: 360516Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$500K - $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/360516

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 Enhance Preventative Health to Older Adults in the Senior Nutrition Program." This initiative aims to support a statewide effort to increase participation among older adults in senior nutrition programs with a focus on preventative health, while also fostering resource development and enhancing partnerships among relevant organizations. The total estimated funding for this program is $3.7 million, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $1,233,333, and the agency expects to make three awards. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education and eligible faith-based and community organizations, should note that the application deadline is April 1, 2026, with an estimated award date of July 1, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Kari Benson at 202-401-4634 or via email at AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kari Benson
    (202) 401-4634
    AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
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