ACL National Falls Prevention Resource Center

The Administration for Community Living, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has forecasted a funding opportunity for the ACL National Falls Prevention Resource Center. This initiative is designed to strengthen national efforts around falls prevention among older adults and adults with disabilities. The award will be issued as a cooperative agreement, signifying close collaboration between the federal agency and the selected grantee to ensure that the objectives of the program are fully achieved. The announcement is tied to Assistance Listing 93.761, which supports evidence-based falls prevention programs financed solely by Prevention and Public Health Funds. The purpose of this resource center is to serve as a national hub for falls prevention activities. The grantee will act as a central connector to the aging services network for both discretionary and formula-funded falls prevention grants. The center will be responsible for providing individualized and tiered technical assistance, delivering education, and maintaining a comprehensive library of resources. These efforts aim to increase participation of older adults and individuals with disabilities in falls prevention programs, advancing the goals outlined under Title III-D of the Older Americans Act. Funding will support activities such as building partnerships across networks, promoting cost-effective delivery of services, encouraging long-term program sustainability, and supporting data collection and reporting. The center will also highlight key achievements across the network and ensure that stakeholders are engaged in advancing falls prevention priorities at local, state, and national levels. The awardee is expected to align program delivery with the cost-effective and evidence-based practices required by the Older Americans Act. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad, covering state, county, city, and township governments, as well as special district governments, public housing authorities, Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, and tribal organizations including federally recognized tribal governments. Foreign entities are specifically excluded. Faith-based and community organizations that meet these criteria may apply. The opportunity is currently in the forecast stage, with an estimated posting date of April 23, 2026. The application deadline is anticipated to be June 23, 2026, with awards expected to be announced by September 1, 2026. The project start date is likewise estimated for September 1, 2026. The forecasted total program funding is $1,000,000, with one award expected to be issued. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $750,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The federal contact for this opportunity is Kari Benson, who may be reached by phone at 202-401-4634. No email address is provided. Additional information and updates can be found at the Administration for Community Living’s grants webpage at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities. Applicants should monitor Grants.gov for official release of the full funding announcement and instructions.