The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced more than $9.7 million in new awards to help older adults stay safe, make their own choices, and stay connected to their communities. The funding will test new ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation; expand legal help; strengthen advocacy for people living in nursing homes and other care facilities; and help women with the greatest economic and social need build financial know-how.

Join the Administration for Community Living (ACL) for a special event to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month and mark the official rollout of updates to the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. This event will recognize the millions of Americans who care for family members, friends, and neighbors while highlighting national and local efforts to strengthen caregiver support.

Every day, about 63 million family caregivers help older adults and people with disabilities live with independence, dignity, and connection in their homes and communities. Their care strengthens families, enriches lives, and plays a vital role in our nation’s long-term care system.

ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $3,991,978 to 16 Field-Initiated Projects in their first year. The purpose of the Field-Initiated Projects program is to develop knowledge, methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially those with the highest support needs.

In March, ACL and its partners will celebrate 55 years of the Senior Nutrition Program supporting the health and well-being of older Americans and their communities. Every year, the Senior Nutrition Program serves millions of older Americans through a nationwide network of about 5,000 local providers.

ACL is announcing 10 new state grants totaling $12,657,503 over three years under its Lifespan Respite Care Program to strengthen services, expand partnerships, and reduce barriers to respite care. The program supports family caregivers of all ages, disabilities, and health conditions. Respite care provides caregivers with a much-needed break, helping protect their health and well-being. These new grants will strengthen state respite systems and help ensure that caregivers and families have better access to high-quality, sustainable caregiving support.

ACL’s Eldercare Locator uses its annual Home for the Holidays campaign to encourage conversations about older adults’ well-being and connect families with helpful community resources. Kicking off November 17, this year’s campaign focuses on assistive technology. Ahead of the launch, this webinar will help the aging network better understand assistive technology and how it can help older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Through the 2027 request for proposals, Community Care Corps will continue expanding a nationwide network of locally driven volunteer programs that connect families with practical support and strengthen communities.

ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is pleased to announce seven new DRRP grants totaling approximately $4.7 million in first-year funding. The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, trainings, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology.

The awards, made through ACL’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), keep a nationwide resource operating for people with disabilities, employers, public agencies, businesses, and others who want to understand and carry out the ADA.