Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination

About this grant

The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires that services and supports it funds be targeted to older adults and their family caregivers that are in greatest economic and greatest social need. The Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination will fund one (1) National Minority Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC) that will serve the national aging network. This 3-year (36 month) cooperative agreement will focu Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-HDRC-0015. Expected awards: 1.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
• Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-HDRC-0015

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $1.2M to $1.2M
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $1.2M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-HDRC-0015
7. 7Posted: 2025-09-05

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