Elder Justice Innovation Grants FY2027
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations developing innovative approaches to elder justice and abuse prevention. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, and public universities working on elder protection. Projects must advance the field through new programs, materials, or research that can be widely shared. The program funds work across the nation with no geographic restrictions.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Oct 19, 2026 Applications open
- May 17, 2027 Application deadline in 209 days
- Aug 18, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the EJIG program is to support the development and advancement of new and emerging approaches to issues related to elder justice. Funded projects will contribute to the improvement of the field of elder abuse prevention and intervention by developing materials, programs, etc. that can be widely disseminated and/or replicated, or by establishing and/or contributing to the evidence-base of knowledge.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Cost-Share Documentation
- Evidence of organizational capacity
- Letters of support/commitment
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 AoA.oaa@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-4634
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.747 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$24,233,600
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$18,661,626
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$16,739,634
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$14,256,688
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$10,309,494
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$8,646,741
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$7,652,295
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$7,259,715
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$7,136,520
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$6,869,484
Top States by Funding
- CA 6 awards $35.2M
- FL 4 awards $27.2M
- TX 6 awards $25.8M
- NY 6 awards $22.3M
- PA 5 awards $19.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, universities, and community-based organizations are typically eligible. Organizations must have a mission aligned with elder justice.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is May 17, 2027. This is a fixed deadline; applications are not accepted on a rolling basis.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that develop new prevention or intervention approaches to elder abuse. This includes creating replicable programs, dissemination materials, and research that builds evidence in the field.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, a cost-share or match is required. The exact percentage will be specified in the full RFP.
What is the typical funding range?
Awards typically range from $250,000 to $500,000. Project duration and budget scope will be outlined in the application guidelines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate how your innovation advances elder justice beyond current practice. Show why existing approaches fall short.
- Plan for dissemination and replication from the start. Funders prioritize projects with field-wide impact, not just local change.
- Build cost-share partnerships early. Secure commitments from collaborators or your own organization before applying.
- Connect your work to evidence. Reference relevant research on elder abuse prevention or intervention effectiveness.
- Outline evaluation metrics clearly. Funders want to see how you'll measure innovation success and impact.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lack clear dissemination/replication plan. Many applications focus on service delivery instead of innovation or evidence-building. Weak or unconfirmed cost-share commitments undermine applications.
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