This grant is for running a support center that helps improve the quality and professionalism of services for older adults and people with disabilities. The center will provide training, technical assistance, and resources to ensure that information and referral services are effective and accessible nationwide.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can operate a support center to enhance the skills and management of programs that assist older adults and people with disabilities. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal organizations, and certain educational institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in operating a national support center
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Not being one of the specified eligible applicant types
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Inadequate demonstration of capacity to provide technical assistance and training
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing details
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or tribal status)
- Plan for providing technical assistance and training
- Documentation of past experience in similar projects
- Organizational chart and key personnel resumes
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compliance with federal grant regulations
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching is required
- Application deadline is strict
- Only one grant will be awarded
- Ensure alignment with ACL's strategic priorities
- Must demonstrate ability to enhance national I&R services
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. These entities must demonstrate the capacity to operate a national support center for aging and disability information and referral services.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can operate a support center to enhance the skills and management of programs that assist older adults and people with disabilities. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal organizations, and certain educational institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in operating a national support center
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Not being one of the specified eligible applicant types
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Inadequate demonstration of capacity to provide technical assistance and training
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to operate the National Information and Referral Support Center, including providing training, technical assistance, and resources to improve information and referral services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Total Program Funding
$225,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 5, 2031
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather proof of eligibility documentation
- Create a technical assistance and training plan
- Compile resumes for key personnel
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations
- Submit the application by the deadline