Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations
This grant provides disaster assistance funds to State Units on Aging and Tribal Organizations for unmet needs of older adults in federally declared disaster areas, covering services like food, supplies, and emergency support.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $600,000 | Award range: $30,000–$600,000 | One-year project period
Summary: Supports disaster reimbursement and assistance for State Units on Aging and federally recognized Tribal Organizations impacted by a Major Disaster Declaration.
Key Information: Applicants must have received a Major Disaster Declaration and currently hold a Title VI OAA grant.
Description
This opportunity provides disaster reimbursement and assistance funding to State Units on Aging (SUAs) and federally recognized Tribal Organizations that are current grantees under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and have received a Major Disaster Declaration from the President under the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The goal is to support immediate, gap-filling services for older adults in disaster-affected areas, such as outreach, information and assistance, counseling, case management, advocacy, food, supplies, equipment replacement, staff overtime, emergency medications, and transportation. Funding is intended for needs not covered by other disaster relief resources.
