93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 3_Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse
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This grant is for Illinois organizations developing programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Eligible applicants typically include area agencies on aging, nonprofits, local government agencies, and community organizations serving older adults. Organizations must coordinate with adult protective services, law enforcement, and courts. Activities supported include public education, staff training, victim services, and elder abuse response systems.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for Illinois organizations developing programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Eligible applicants typically include area agencies on aging, nonprofits, local government agencies, and community organizations serving older adults. Organizations must coordinate with adult protective services, law enforcement, and courts. Activities supported include public education, staff training, victim services, and elder abuse response systems.
Program description
To support activities to develop, strengthen, and carry out programs for the prevention, detection, assessment, and treatment of, intervention in, investigation of, and response to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (including financial exploitation), including: (1) providing for public education and outreach to identify and prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) providing for public education and outreach to promote financial literacy and prevent identity theft and financial exploitation of older individuals; (3) ensuring the coordination of services provided by area agencies on aging with services instituted under the State adult protection service program, State and local law enforcement systems, and courts of competent jurisdiction; (4) promoting the development of information and data systems, including elder abuse reporting systems, to quantify the extent of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the State; (5) conducting analysis of State information concerning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and identifying unmet service, enforcement, or intervention needs; (6) conducting training for individuals, professionals, and paraprofessionals, in relevant fields on the identification, prevention, and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with particular focus on prevention and enhancement of self determination and autonomy; (7) providing technical assistance to programs that provide or have the potential to provide services for victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and for family members of the victims; (8) conducting special and on going training for individuals involved in serving victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, on the topics of self determination, individual rights, State and Federal requirements concerning confidentiality, and other topics determined by a State agency to be appropriate; (9) promoting the development of an elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation system; (10) examining various types of shelters serving older individuals (in this paragraph referred to as safe havens), and testing various safe haven models for establishing safe havens (at home or elsewhere), that recognize autonomy and self-determination, and fully protect the due process rights of older individuals; and (11) supporting multidisciplinary elder justice activities. Please refer to AAAL: 27AP2 dated 2/5/2026 for your allocations. Federal Assistance Listing: 93.041. Administered by the Illinois Department on Aging via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 402-03-0024).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
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Details
This grant is for Illinois organizations developing programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Eligible applicants typically include area agencies on aging, nonprofits, local government agencies, and community organizations serving older adults. Organizations must coordinate with adult protective services, law enforcement, and courts. Activities supported include public education, staff training, victim services, and elder abuse response systems.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- AAAL allocation document (27AP2 dated 2/5/2026)
- Project narrative or proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of commitment from partner agencies
- Evidence of nonprofit status (501c3) or government authorization
- Evaluation plan
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Chuck Miller
- 📧 chuck.miller@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-558-2101
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.041 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$471,073
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$471,073
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$471,073
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$470,407
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$470,032
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$470,012
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$469,447
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$344,252
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$344,252
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$344,252
Top States by Funding
- CA 7 awards $3.3M
- FL 6 awards $2.1M
- NY 6 awards $1.9M
- TX 7 awards $1.9M
- PA 6 awards $1.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Area agencies on aging, nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations in Illinois that serve older adults. Some funding may be restricted to specific geographic regions within Illinois.
What's the deadline and funding range?
Deadline is June 5, 2026. Awards range from about $4,800 to $36,000, with a total pool of approximately $197,000.
What activities are eligible?
Public education on elder abuse prevention, financial literacy training, staff training, coordination with protective services and law enforcement, victim services, and system development for elder abuse response.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Check the Illinois Department on Aging guidance for specific percentage requirements.
When should I start preparing my application?
Start immediately. Begin gathering letters of support, partner commitments, and budget documentation now to meet the June deadline.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the Illinois Department on Aging early to clarify your regional allocation and specific eligibility requirements.
- Build partnerships with area agencies on aging, law enforcement, and adult protective services before writing your proposal.
- Focus on measurable outcomes like number of older adults reached through education or staff trained.
- Document your organization's existing capacity to serve older adults and manage elder abuse prevention activities.
- Use data on elder abuse in your community to demonstrate need and justify your project approach.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to establish coordination with required partners (area agencies on aging, law enforcement, adult protective services) before applying. Proposing activities that duplicate existing services rather than filling identified gaps. Underestimating budget needs for meaningful training, outreach, and victim services.
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