The purpose of the federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation.

The purpose of the FIPs program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with the greatest support needs.

Free NCAPPS technical assistance is currently available through the end of August 2025. To apply for technical assistance, states must complete and submit the online application form. States that submit applications by the end of the day on December 31, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications submitted after this date will be considered based on remaining available funding.

Join us for the State Plan on Aging Guidance Update and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Overview webinar, which is designed to advance the policy goals of the Older Americans Act (OAA). These goals include equity in service delivery, advocacy on behalf of older adults and family caregivers, appropriate stewardship of funds, and efficient administration and oversight of these public programs.

ARRT grants are intended to increase the number of high-quality disability and rehabilitation researchers. Grants are made to institutions of higher education to provide research training to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees. The researcher trained by these grants will improve the community living and participation, employment, and health and function outcomes for people with disabilities.

Join the ACL-funded National Center on Elder Abuse and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center for this National Family Caregivers Month webinar exploring these important topics. The webinar will feature a panel discussion on ethical issues in caregiving and practices to prevent mistreatment followed by a Q&A session.

This grant has been awarded to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, which is partnering with the Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois-Chicago; the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University; The Arc; and USAging, the national association representing and supporting the network of area agencies on aging (AAAs) and Title VI Native American aging programs.

Join ACL, the State of California Community Access Division, the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services, and the Marin Center for Independent Living for a webinar highlighting successful aging and disability collaborative initiatives. The examples provided are potentially replicable in your state.

There is an opportunity to comment on the items that came out of the Summit on Extreme Heat. The White House is requesting feedback on the Community Heat Action Checklist and seeking examples of action items, present and planned, that respond to the Extreme Heat Call to Action.

ACL has awarded a one-year (September 30, 2024-September 29, 2025) grant of $116,296 to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division, which operates as the state unit on aging (SUA), for assisting with the recovery efforts from major disasters declared by the president of the United States.