Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming
Grants support community programs using proven methods to prevent falls in older adults and adults with disabilities through partnerships, resources, and evaluation.
Funder: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Due Dates: August 15, 2025 (Full application & Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: $1,250,000 per award (3-year project period); 2 awards; no cost share required
Summary: Cooperative agreements support innovative, partnership-driven implementation and evaluation of evidence-based community falls prevention programs for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Key Information: Applicants must propose at least two approved falls prevention programs (one must be offered remotely); strict eligibility and program requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) provides funding for organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative, person-centered strategies to deliver evidence-based falls prevention programs to older adults (60+) and adults with disabilities in community settings. The goal is to enhance quality, effectiveness, and replicability of falls prevention activities, with a focus on those in greatest economic or social need. Awardees will form targeted partnerships, deliver two or more approved falls prevention programs (including at least one remote delivery), evaluate outcomes, and create resources for statewide dissemination.
