[Administration for Community Living](https://acl.gov)

June 23, 2026 (Estimated)

$1,000,000–$1,030,000 total for one award; 1-year project period (cooperative agreement)

Supports a national center to provide technical assistance, education, and resources to advance nutrition services for older adults.

Cost sharing or matching required; forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This opportunity will fund one organization to serve as the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The center will act as a central connector for the aging network, supporting both discretionary and formula-funded nutrition grants. Its role includes providing individualized and tiered technical assistance, delivering high-quality education, and offering a wide range of resources to the national Senior Nutrition Program network. The center will also facilitate partnerships, support data collection and reporting, highlight achievements, and engage stakeholders to promote the long-term sustainability of nutrition services for older adults, in alignment with the Older Americans Act, Title III-C. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: June 23, 2026 - Estimated award date: September 1, 2026 - Estimated project start date: September 1, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,030,000 - Award ceiling: $1,030,000 - Award floor: $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Cost sharing or matching requirement: Yes --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) **Additional eligibility notes:** - Foreign entities are not eligible. - Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be posted in April 2026. - Applications will be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360508). - Applicants should review the program page for updates and prepare to address technical assistance, partnership-building, data collection, and sustainability in their proposals. - Cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The funded center will support the Senior Nutrition Program network nationally and is expected to demonstrate capacity for technical assistance, education, and stakeholder engagement. - The initiative aims to support cost-effective, sustainable nutrition services for older adults. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing (HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0003)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360508) - [ACL Open Grant Opportunities](https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities) *(if accessible)* --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------|---------------| | Kari Benson | [AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov](mailto:AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov) | 202-401-4634 |

ACL National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging

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