National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Resource Center
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that implement chronic disease self-management education programs. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, public health agencies, and community-based organizations. The program supports evidence-based interventions that help individuals manage chronic conditions independently. Geographic scope covers the United States, though priority may exist for underserved areas. Funded activities include training facilitators, disseminating curricula, and evaluating program effectiveness in diverse communities.
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Key dates
- Jun 22, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 22, 2026 Application deadline in 5 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to support one organization through a cooperative agreement to serve as the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center. This center will act as a central connector to the aging network for the discretionary and formula funded CDSME grants. It will offer individualized and tiered technical assistance, high-quality education, and a wide range of resources to increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in evidence based CDSME and Self-Management Support Programs. The Resource Center will help the network provide cost-effective services that align with the purposes of the Older Americans Act, Title III-D. They will promote the advancement of the CDSME network through building partnerships, supporting data collection, reporting metrics, highlighting key achievements, and engaging stakeholders to encourage long-term sustainability of the programs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Application
- Project Narrative
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Evaluation Plan
- Letters of Support from partners
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-4634
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.734 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$12,039,993
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$3,260,699
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$1,458,567
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$1,450,891
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$1,398,271
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$1,261,378
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$1,261,377
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$1,250,000
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$1,249,893
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$1,247,301
Top States by Funding
- VA 1 awards $12.0M
- PA 4 awards $4.7M
- IL 5 awards $3.2M
- SD 3 awards $3.0M
- TX 3 awards $2.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.734). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $8,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $8,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, state health departments, and community organizations can apply. Your organization should have experience serving populations with chronic diseases.
What types of activities are funded?
Program funding supports self-management education delivery, workforce training, evaluation, and resource dissemination. Technical assistance and capacity-building for partner organizations are also eligible.
What is the typical funding level?
Grants typically range from $200,000 to $500,000 annually. Multi-year awards are common for this program type.
How competitive is this grant?
Moderately to highly competitive. ACL funds strong applicants with proven track records in chronic disease education and community partnerships.
When is the deadline?
The application portal opens April 10, 2026. Check Grants.gov for the specific submission deadline, typically 60-90 days after opening.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize partnerships with community health centers, aging services, and patient advocacy groups. Reviewers value demonstrated collaboration and sustainability planning.
- Highlight your organization's experience with evidence-based curriculum such as Stanford Self-Management, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, or similar models.
- Include clear evaluation plans showing how you measure participant outcomes like medication adherence, physical activity, or healthcare utilization.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and strategies to reach underserved populations including rural, low-income, and minority communities.
- Use plain language in your narrative. Avoid jargon and clearly explain why your approach will work in your target population.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without evidence-based curriculum or clear outcome metrics. Weak partnerships or isolated organizational approach reduces competitiveness. Unclear sustainability plan beyond grant period.
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