National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.045 -- Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
ACL/AoA will hold a competition for a cooperative agreement to operate a National Resource Center on 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 cycle include but are not limited to the following:
1. enhance the skills, knowledge, business acumen and sustainability of the OAA Title III nutrition and aging network and
2. increase the availability...
of information on OAA Title III programs and practices showing promise of successful integration of the nutrition network into the home and community based services network.
The mission of the NRCNA is to equip Title III aging network organizations with timely, relevant, and high quality opportunities that build knowledge and skills among nutrition and aging professionals in a variety of roles at all levels of professional development. Additionally, the NRCNA works to enhance the OAA Title III aging network’s knowledge regarding the role of nutrition services in health promotion and disease prevention, and the scientific and clinical evidence that support both healthy meals and other nutrition services.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Successful applicants will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge and a proven track record of expertise concerning the nature of nutrition for older individuals and the business of Title III nutrition program administration within the Older American Act (OAA) aging services network. 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
Judy Simon
Judy.Simon@acl.hhs.gov
Government Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0090_FAQs.pdf | Frequently Asked Questions PPNU0090 | May 14, 2021 12:46 PM UTC |
| HHS_2021_ACL_AOA_PPNU_0090.pdf | HHS_2021_ACL_AOA_PPNU_0090.pdf | Apr 21, 2021 09:37 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2021
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$900,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0090
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 25, 2021
Archive date:
September 30, 2021
