Title
The Eldercare Locator
Opportunity ID
342848
Center
ACL
Primary CFDA Number
93.048 -- Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects
Funding Opportunity Number
HHS-2023-ACL-AOA-EEIR-0013
Funding Instrument Type
Cooperative Agreement
Expected Number of Awards Synopsis
1
Eligibility Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
Funding Opportunity Description
ACL will hold a competition to fund one cooperative agreement to continue operation of the National Eldercare Locator call center for the next five years. The Eldercare Locator is a call center with information specialists available to assist callers to link to a trustworthy network of national, State, Tribal and community organizations and services through a nationally recognized toll-free number. The Locator also provides seniors and caregivers who require more in depth support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare consultants who can better triage the situation.
This new program announcement seeks to advance the Locator to better serve older adults and those who care for them. Objectives include:
- Increasing the number of older adults and caregivers served by the Eldercare Locator call center.
- Exploring collaborations and partnerships with Federal, public, non-profit, and private entities to ensure the Eldercare Locator reaches the broadest population as possible.
- Ensuring that the Eldercare Locator is utilizing new and emerging technologies to enhance the service experience.
- Expanding marketing and education efforts to increase awareness of the Eldercare Locator and of home and community-based services for older adult and caregivers.
Award Ceiling
1490920
Award Floor
900000
Original Closing Date for Applications