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HHS-ACL — Administration for Community Living
ACL funds programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers to live independently in their communities, including the Older Americans Act programs and disability rights initiatives.
ACTIVE GRANTS: 1 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $975,000 // STATUS: LIVE
Mission
To maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers.
Established 2012
Annual Budget $2.8 billion
Active Grants 1
Total Capacity $975,000
Administration for Community Living: Key Programs & Funding Mechanisms
Older Americans Act Title III Grants
Supportive services, nutrition programs, and caregiver support for older adults via Area Agencies on Aging.
Assistive Technology Programs (Section 4)
State grants for assistive technology devices and services for people with disabilities.
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living & Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Research grants improving rehabilitation and community living for people with disabilities.
Elder Justice Initiative
Grants addressing elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation prevention.
Aging & Disability Resource Centers
Support for No Wrong Door systems connecting people to long-term services and supports.
Active HHS-ACL Grant Opportunities
HHS-ACL Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for ACL grants?
ACL grants are available to State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, disability rights organizations, Centers for Independent Living, academic researchers, and nonprofits serving older adults and people with disabilities. Many programs flow through state agencies to local organizations.
What research grants does NIDILRR fund?
NIDILRR (within ACL) funds rehabilitation research centers, engineering research centers, field-initiated projects, and dissemination & utilization grants. Awards range from $50,000 to $1.5 million per year. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and nonprofits focused on disability and rehabilitation research.
HHS-ACL Intelligence Briefings
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