ACL National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging

The Administration for Community Living within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a forecasted discretionary funding opportunity under the Assistance Listing 93.045, Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services. The program will support one cooperative agreement award to establish and operate the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. The Resource Center is intended to serve as a central hub and connector for the aging services network, particularly in relation to discretionary and formula-funded nutrition grants. The Resource Center’s primary purpose is to advance the Senior Nutrition Program network in alignment with the objectives of the Older Americans Act, Title III-C. The awardee will provide individualized, tiered technical assistance, high-quality education, and a wide range of resources to stakeholders. Additionally, the awardee will play a critical role in helping grantees and service providers deliver cost-effective nutrition services for older adults. Emphasis will also be placed on building partnerships, supporting consistent data collection and reporting, highlighting program achievements, and fostering long-term sustainability across senior nutrition initiatives. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities such as state, local, and tribal governments; institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; housing authorities; independent school districts; and special district governments. Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, whether federally recognized or not, are also eligible. However, foreign entities are not eligible to compete. Faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility criteria are eligible to apply. The funding opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $1,030,000. The award ceiling is set at $1,030,000 and the floor at $1,000,000, requiring cost sharing or matching contributions from the recipient. The cooperative agreement structure indicates a substantial level of involvement by ACL in the execution and oversight of the award. The forecasted timeline lists April 23, 2026, as the estimated posting date of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, with an application due date of June 23, 2026. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026, which also serves as the estimated project start date. At present, there are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent noted in the forecast. As this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare early engagement strategies. For questions or clarifications, the identified contact person is Kari Benson, who can be reached at 202-401-4634. No email address is provided in the forecast notice. Further details will become available when the official funding announcement is posted on the ACL grants page at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities.