Legal Assistance Enhancement Program Grants
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings: 93.048 -- Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects
Last Updated: June 29, 2026
Description
To carry out Older Americans Act Section 307(a)(11), and 45 C.F.R. 1321.93 and 1324.303, ACL plans to fund approximately five (5) cooperative agreements to expand or improve the delivery of legal services to older adults through public-private partnerships at the state and local levels. Enhancements made through this funding opportunity will support measurable and sustainable improvements to the delivery of a full range of legal assistance to older adults, from legal advice to full representation.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
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
contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov
Government Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-aoa-laep-0055-rev1.pdf | hhs-2026-acl-aoa-laep-0055-rev1.pdf | Jun 29, 2026 07:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 25, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-LAEP-0055
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 29, 2026
Archive date:
October 31, 2026
