Strategy to Deliver Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs to Older Adults with Behavioral Health and Chronic Conditions

The funding opportunity titled "Strategy to Deliver Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs to Older Adults with Behavioral Health and Chronic Conditions" (HHS-2025-ACL-AOA-FPSG-0008) seeks to support statewide initiatives that aim to reduce falls and falls risk among older adults and adults with disabilities. The program, administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA) under the Administration for Community Living (ACL), focuses on individuals who are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation. It emphasizes implementing evidence-based falls prevention programs to improve health outcomes, especially for those with behavioral health and chronic conditions. Approximately four cooperative agreements are expected to be awarded, each with a three-year project period, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The funding amount for each award ranges between $750,000 and $1,000,000 over the entire three-year period. Only one grant will be awarded per state, and the awards will be structured as cooperative agreements to facilitate collaboration between ACL, the grantee, and the National Falls Prevention Resource Center. The program highlights a commitment to partnerships with organizations specializing in behavioral health and chronic conditions, outreach to minority groups, and a statewide approach to address economic and social needs. Applicants are required to engage 25 percent of their target participants by the end of year one, 50 percent by year two, and 100 percent by the project's conclusion. Eligibility is restricted to domestic public or private nonprofit entities capable of implementing programs on a statewide level. Applicants must deliver two or more evidence-based falls prevention programs listed in Appendix A, with at least one program delivered in a remote format using videoconferencing or similar technology. Programs that rely solely on telephone calls are not acceptable for this funding opportunity. Key requirements include compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which mandates service provision in the most integrated setting for individuals with disabilities. Applications must include a project narrative, a detailed work plan, and a budget narrative/justification. The narrative should cover project relevance, the current need, proposed approaches, evaluation strategies, and organizational capacity. Data collection is essential, as grantees must report de-identified participant information to the National Falls Prevention Database within 30 days of program completion. Applicants are also expected to attend the annual falls prevention professional development conference hosted by the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, with funds allocated for this purpose in their budget. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov, with a letter of intent due by January 10, 2025. The full application deadline is February 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. An optional informational conference call will be held on January 3, 2025, to provide further guidance. Award notices are anticipated prior to the project start date of July 1, 2025. For any technical issues with submission, applicants must contact Grants.gov support and document their problems accordingly. The evaluation process will include a review of programmatic and compliance factors, the project's cost-effectiveness, and the likelihood of achieving the anticipated benefits. Final funding decisions will be made by the ACL Administrator.