Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects
Open Opportunities (8)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- National Information and Referral Support Center Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 · up to $225K
- National Technical Assistance Center on Kinship and Grandfamilies Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 · up to $1M
- Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 · up to $600K
- A Demonstration to Scale Innovative Person-Centered Approaches to Falls Prevention through Clinical-Community Partnerships Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 · up to $4.7M
- U.S. Administration on Aging, National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 · up to $340K
- National Ombudsman Resource Center Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 · up to $520K
- National Resource Center for Women and Retirement Deadline: Aug 3, 2026 · up to $250K
- Legal Assistance Enhancement Program Grants Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 · up to $250K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.048 (USAspending.gov).
- Usaging 2 awards $79,717,489
- National Council On The Aging, Inc. 2 awards $59,097,121
- The Jewish Federations Of North America, Inc. 2 awards $41,025,500
- Oasis Institute 2 awards $23,258,356
- Generations United Inc $9,949,997
- Oficina Del Procurador De Las Personas De Edad Avanzada $9,779,231
Program Objective
To support the development and testing of innovative programs, services and systems of support that respond to the needs of the nation’s growing elderly population and those individuals in need of long term services and supports (LTSS), to improve knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly, to help ensure adequately trained personnel in the field of aging, and to demonstrate better ways of improving the quality of life for the elderly, their caregivers and people with disabilities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution. Contracts may be awarded to any agency, organization or institution. Grants and contracts are not available to individuals.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification of award will be issued to the grantee.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
From 60 to 90 days from receipt of application.
Program details & compliance
Description
Each year, AoA/ACL issues multiple Funding Opportunity Announcements. The specific use of funds will vary across these multiple announcements. Depending on the specific program goals and objectives cited in an individual announcement, funds may be used for any one or more, but not necessarily all, of the following: (a) to demonstrate and/or replicate new or proven methods and practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and services; (b) to ensure proven programs and approaches are replicated with fidelity to the original research (c) to evaluate new or existing programs and services; (d) to conduct applied research and analysis to improve access to and delivery of services; (e) to provide training and technical assistance to professionals in the field.
Mission Categories
Primary: Old Age Assistance
Required Documentation
Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 75 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements may be required of any grantee to the extent deemed appropriate by the Assistant Secretary for Aging/Administrator for Community Living and are generally set at a minimum of 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements