Strategy to Deliver Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs to Older Adults with Behavioral Health and Chronic Conditions
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and implement robust statewide strategy that support the delivery and sustainability of falls prevention evidence-based programs for older adults and adults with disabilities who are at risk of social isolation and falls.
The project will be person-centered, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate to meet the needs of the target population.
It will require the awardee to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with organizations that serve particular populations.
Goals include:Goal 1:
On a statewide level, develop capacity (e.g., instructors, partnerships, and referral networks) to increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities, identified from target population, who participate in group evidence-based falls prevention programs to empower them to reduce falls and/or their risk of falls.Goal 2:
Develop and disseminate 508-compliant resources specific to grant learnings to enhance knowledge in the target population and aid in the sustainability of evidence-based falls prevention programs.
The Administration on Aging (AoA), part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), plans to award 4 cooperative agreements with a three-year project period, subject to availability of funds.
The project will be person-centered, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate to meet the needs of the target population.
It will require the awardee to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with organizations that serve particular populations.
Goals include:Goal 1:
On a statewide level, develop capacity (e.g., instructors, partnerships, and referral networks) to increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities, identified from target population, who participate in group evidence-based falls prevention programs to empower them to reduce falls and/or their risk of falls.Goal 2:
Develop and disseminate 508-compliant resources specific to grant learnings to enhance knowledge in the target population and aid in the sustainability of evidence-based falls prevention programs.
The Administration on Aging (AoA), part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), plans to award 4 cooperative agreements with a three-year project period, subject to availability of funds.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Additional Information of Eligibility:
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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
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Date Posted:
2024-12-17
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2011-12-23
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