Teams to Promote Aging in Place (TPAP)
🏛 New York State Office of Mental Health
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for New York State-based nonprofits serving aging populations. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations. The program funds multidisciplinary teams that help older adults remain in their homes safely and independently. Projects typically address housing, health services, and mental health support for aging populations.
The grant supports initiatives that connect aging adults with community resources. Focus areas include government coordination, health services, and housing stability. Maximum project period is 60 months.
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Program description
Teams to Promote Aging in Place (TPAP) is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health. Total program funding is approximately $9,000,000. Eligible applicants: Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Government Supports, Health Services, Housing and Shelter Services. Project period: 60 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-12-01. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed New York State application form
- Project narrative describing team structure and aging-in-place model
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support from government and health sector partners
- Evidence of organizational financial stability and nonprofit status
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Amanda Szczepkowski
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations based in New York State. Check the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal for specific organizational requirements.
What is the deadline?
Applications are due October 29, 2026. Submit through the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
What activities does this grant support?
Teams that help older adults age in place through coordination of health services, housing support, and mental health resources.
How much funding is available?
Approximately $9,000,000 total program funding. Individual award amounts are not specified.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review New York State Office of Mental Health priorities before writing your proposal. Alignment with state aging policy increases competitiveness.
- Emphasize your organization's experience coordinating across health, housing, and mental health sectors. TPAP values integrated team approaches.
- Detail how your project keeps seniors safely in their homes. Cost-effectiveness compared to institutional care is a strong selling point.
- Build relationships with local government agencies and health systems early. The application will likely require letters of support from partners.
- Request a pre-application meeting with program staff. They can clarify priorities and improve your application before submission.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations don't demonstrate experience coordinating across multiple service sectors. Weak letters of support from government and healthcare partners hurt competitiveness. Vague descriptions of how teams will actually keep older adults in their homes weaken proposals.
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