This grant is for an organization to become the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. The center will support the aging network by providing resources, education, and technical assistance to improve nutrition services for older adults. It aims to enhance the Senior Nutrition Program by fostering partnerships and ensuring sustainable services.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can serve as a central hub for nutrition programs aimed at older adults. Eligible applicants include state, city, and county governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, various higher education institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing large-scale nutrition programs
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for technical assistance and education
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Ineligibility based on organization type
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Demonstrated experience with nutrition programs
- Plan for providing technical assistance and resources
- Budget proposal including cost-sharing details
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Data collection and reporting plan
- Organizational capacity statement
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so ensure your budget accounts for this.
- The application deadline is strict; late submissions are not accepted.
- Ensure your organization type is eligible before applying.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, state governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, and public and state institutions of higher education. These entities must be capable of managing a national resource center focused on nutrition and aging.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can serve as a central hub for nutrition programs aimed at older adults. Eligible applicants include state, city, and county governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, various higher education institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing large-scale nutrition programs
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for technical assistance and education
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Ineligibility based on organization type
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. This includes providing technical assistance, developing educational resources, building partnerships, and supporting data collection and reporting efforts to enhance nutrition programs for seniors.
Total Program Funding
$1,030,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your organization's eligibility type
- Prepare a detailed budget including cost-sharing
- Develop a comprehensive plan for technical assistance and resource provision
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Outline a data collection and reporting strategy
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit the application by the deadline