Elder Justice Innovation Grants FY2026

The Elder Justice Innovation Grants FY2026 program is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Community Living. This initiative is part of the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program, which focuses on advancing the field of elder justice. The program aims to support projects that explore and address new and emerging issues related to elder justice. These projects are expected to strengthen prevention and intervention strategies in elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The primary purpose of this program is to generate materials, programs, and resources that can be broadly disseminated and replicated to improve elder abuse prevention efforts. Projects funded under this opportunity are also expected to contribute to building a stronger evidence base, advancing knowledge, and informing practices across the field. By promoting innovative approaches, the initiative seeks to expand both practical and research-based tools available to service providers, policymakers, and researchers working in elder justice. The scope of funding allows applicants to propose a wide range of project designs, provided that they align with the overall goals of elder justice and prevention. The Administration for Community Living anticipates awarding approximately six cooperative agreements with an estimated total program funding of three million dollars. Individual awards will range from a minimum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars to a maximum of five hundred thousand dollars. Cost sharing or matching contributions are required, though the specific amount is not stated in the forecast notice. Eligibility for this program is broad. It is open to any type of U.S.-based entity, including faith-based and community organizations, provided that they meet the program’s requirements. Foreign entities, however, are not eligible to apply. This makes the program nationwide in scope, open to applicants in all U.S. states and territories. The opportunity specifically notes that organizations experienced in working with older populations and elder justice issues may find particular alignment with its goals. The application process will follow a projected timeline. The estimated posting date for the full funding announcement is March 4, 2026, with applications due by May 5, 2026. Awards are expected to be issued on August 17, 2026, and projects will start on September 1, 2026. As this is a forecasted opportunity, no pre-application deadlines such as letters of intent are listed. The program is recurring and is typically issued on an annual basis, though exact future cycles are subject to confirmation when each forecast is posted. The designated contact for this funding opportunity is Kari Benson, who can be reached at 202-401-4634. No email contact is provided in the notice. Additional information on this program and related open opportunities can be found on the Administration for Community Living’s grants webpage at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities. Interested applicants should monitor this page for the official Notice of Funding Opportunity and full application instructions once the forecast advances to the open stage.