Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects

Objective

To support the development and testing of innovative programs, services and systems of support that respond to the needs of the nation’s growing elderly population and those individuals in need of long term services and supports (LTSS), to improve knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly, to help ensure adequately trained personnel in the field of aging, and to demonstrate better ways of improving the quality of life for the elderly, their caregivers and people with disabilities.

Who Can Apply

• Not-for-Profit Organization
• For-Profit Organization

Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution. Contracts may be awarded to any agency, organization or institution. Grants and contracts are not available to individuals.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
• Senior Citizen (60+)

Older individuals aged 60 and older, family caregivers and grandparents, and older individuals who are relative caregivers, individuals at high-risk of institutional placement, and individuals in need of assistance with or planning ahead for their long-term care needs.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Alice.Kelsey@acl.hhs.gov
202 795-7342