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Evaluating Innovative Community Based Nutrition Models that Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults in Senior Nutrition Programs

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Assistance Listings: 93.045 -- Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Description

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to support innovative, community-based nutrition and healthy aging models that improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of participants in the Older Americans Act (OAA) Senior Nutrition Program. Projects are expected to develop, implement, and evaluate promising approaches that strengthen nutrition services through community partnerships, increase access to healthy foods, promote healthy aging and chronic disease prevention, and develop practical resources and best practices that can be replicated throughout the Aging Network to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of senior nutrition programs nationwide.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Government

  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Grantor contact information

Description

Kari Benson 202-401-4634

Email

Government Email

AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

March 1, 2027

Estimated Application Due Date:

April 30, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

June 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

June 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$2,197,600

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$400,000

Award Minimum

$439,520

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-INNU-0014

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

October 19, 2026

Archive date:

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