Tribal Adult Protective Services Demonstration

The Tribal Adult Protective Services Demonstration is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACL seeks to enhance the provision and efficacy of adult protective services administered by Tribal governments and tribal organizations through cooperative agreements. This initiative is part of the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program, under Assistance Listing 93.747. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to assist tribal entities in assessing and addressing the needs of their communities with respect to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults, especially elders. The demonstration grants are designed to support activities that prevent and respond to these issues. Awardees will also be encouraged to develop multidisciplinary elder justice initiatives aimed at creating comprehensive strategies for the protection and support of vulnerable adults in tribal communities. The scope of acceptable spending under this program includes identifying community needs, implementing interventions to respond to abuse and neglect, and forming collaborative elder justice efforts. Projects funded through this opportunity should reflect the unique circumstances and cultural contexts of each tribal community. The award amounts range between $150,000 and $200,000 per recipient, and the total estimated funding for the program is $750,000. Eligibility for this grant is restricted. Only Native American tribal organizations, excluding federally recognized tribal governments, are eligible to apply. Moreover, applicants must be current AoA Title VI grantees. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. It’s important to note that the official language states no entities are eligible, only individuals may apply, but this appears to be contradictory to the rest of the eligibility guidance and may require further clarification. Applications are estimated to open on May 28, 2025, and must be submitted by August 1, 2025. The projected award date and project start date is September 1, 2025. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds. For more information and updates, applicants can visit the ACL’s grant opportunities webpage at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities. The primary contact for this opportunity is Kari Benson, reachable at the Administration for Community Living. No email was provided, and the phone number is partially redacted.