The purpose of this program is to provide grants for the physical conversion of some or all of the dwelling units in an eligible project into assisted living facilities (ALFs) for frail elderly persons.
Private nonprofit owners of eligible developments interested in applying for funding under
credit:
this grant program should carefully review the General Section and the detailed information listed in this NOFA.
Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are designed to accommodate frail elderly persons and people with disabilities who need certain support services (e.g., assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and home management activities).
ALFs must provide support services such as personal care, transportation, meals, housekeeping, and laundry.
Frail elderly person means an individual 62 years of age or older who is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living (ADLs) as defined by the regulations for HUD's Section 202 Program (Supportive Housing for the Elderly) at 24 CFR 89 1. 20 5. Assisted living is defined in section 232(b)(6) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C.
1715w).