ACL National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Resource Center
This grant funds one organization to serve as a national center providing resources, training, and support to expand chronic disease self-management programs for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Optional notice of intent) | July 22, 2026 (Full application due by 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: One award; up to $992,562 per year for 3 years (total anticipated funding $2,977,686)
Summary: Funds a national center to provide technical assistance, resources, and data infrastructure for scaling evidence-based chronic disease self-management education for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one award will be made; strict eligibility and formatting rules apply.
Description
This opportunity will fund a single organization to serve as the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center under a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The Center will act as a national hub, supporting the aging and disability network by delivering individualized technical assistance, expert-led training, and accessible resources to increase the reach and impact of evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs. The Center will also build and maintain a secure, Section 508-compliant cloud database to support data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes and independence for older adults and adults with disabilities.
