Administration for Community Living

Description

This funding opportunity is designed for applicants to propose how they will develop or expand capacity for, deliver, and sustain evidence-based chronic disease self-management education and support programs among older adults and adults with disabilities, particularly those in underserved areas/populations, as defined by Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The two primary goals are: Goal 1: Develop or expand capacity to significantly increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities, particularly those in underserved areas/populations, who participate in evidence-based self-management education and self-management support programs to empower them to better manage their chronic conditions. Goal 2: Enhance the sustainability of evidence-based self-management education and self-management support programs through the implementation of robust sustainability strategies.

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)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Lesha Spencer-Brown<br/>Lesha.spencer-brown@acl.hhs.gov
Lesha.spencer-brown@acl.hhs.gov