Administration for Community Living

Description

This cooperative agreement is intended to develop a more coordinated and efficient delivery of services through a comprehensive system of documenting and reporting on Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Tribal Organization (TO) activities and expertise in health and long term care. The successful grantee would provide a targeted technical assistance plan and resources designed to assist in the adoption of emerging models and best practices.To accomplish the effort the successful applicant will develop and implement systematic means to document, track and report the activities and expertise of the Aging Network through:• Design and implementation of a streamlined biennial survey of key indicators of progress and expertise;• Design and implementation of a qualitative process to identify best practices, as well as innovations and emerging models of service delivery; and• Creation and dissemination of a series of technical assistance resources, plans, research reports.As a result of the project, AAA and Title VI programs will have access to information on trends, strengths, gaps, innovations and best practices related to program development and service delivery; resulting in an increased understanding of their positioning and progress in health and long-term care systems change that enable older adults and persons with disabilities to age successfully at home and in the community for as long as possible.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Unrestricted

Contact

Erin Long <br/>Erin.Long@acl.gov <br/>
Erin.Long@acl.gov