ACL/AoA will hold a competition for a cooperative agreement to operate a National Resource Center for Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA).
The successful awardee will provide for training, technical assistance and support to the States’ Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging and Nutrition Program
providers in every State, Territory and the District of Columbia.ACL/AoA's objectives for the new cooperative agreement include, but are not limited to the following:- Create and effectively disseminate applicable resources for use by the experienced and inexperienced aging network nutrition professional.- Conduct targeted outreach to States' Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Nutrition Program providers.- Assist in solving technical problems and enable peer learning for States' Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Nutrition Program providers.ACL/AoA anticipates a three-year project period, with three one-year budget periods, subject to availability of funds.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Additional Information of Eligibility:Eligible applicants under this program announcement include domestic public or private non-profit entity (which includes state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith based organizations, community based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate extensive knowledge and present a proven track record of expertise concerning the nature of nutrition for older individuals and the business of nutrition program administration within the aging network.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.Individuals, foreign entities and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:Contact: Agency Email Description: Agency Email: holly.greuling@acl.hhs.gov
Date Posted: 2017-03-17
Application Due Date: 2017-05-23
Archive Date: 2017-06-15