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National Ombudsman Resource Center

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Assistance Listings: 93.048 -- Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects

Last Updated: September 5, 2025

Description

ACL plans to compete a new cooperative agreement for one (1) award to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC). The purpose of NORC is to provide support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks to enhance the skills, knowledge, and management capacity of the State Ombudsman programs. As a result of this grant, ACL expects state Ombudsman will improve their skills and ability to effectively advocate for residents in long-term care facilities. 

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

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Email

Government email

contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

January 6, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

March 9, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

June 15, 2026

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Fiscal Year:

2026

Application process

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

Award

$520,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$516,407

Award Minimum

$520,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-OMRC-0128

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:

1

Forecast posted date:

September 5, 2025

Archive date:

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