ACL Awards Cooperative Agreements to Support Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) ACL recently awarded four community research cooperative agreements to verify the effectiveness of innovative Senior Nutrition Program practices and programs created during COVID-19. The research will positively impact senior nutrition participants by helping to transition and sustain congregate meal programs, and delivering impactful nutrition education.

 RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council delivers report; recommendations for improving support to family caregivers

ACL recently awarded a new cooperative agreement to the Women’s Institute for Secure Retirement (WISER) to operate ACL’s National Resource Center on Women and Retirement (Center). WISER is receiving $239,877 for the first year of this five-year project.

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Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. This year's NDEAM theme, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) has awarded a new Disability and Rehabilitation Research Program project grant this year in the amou

ACL is pleased to announce the award of a five-year cooperative agreement to the Iowa Department on Aging to operate the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (also known as the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center). The award totals $4,909,899.

ACL Awards ADPI-Dementia Capability in Indian Country Cooperative Agreement

ACL’s Office of Network Advancement (ONA) is announcing 12 new awards for the 2021 No Wrong Door Community Infrastructure Grants: Scaling Network Lead Entities funding opportunity. The project period is September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2023 and awards a total of $3,484,852.

ACL recently awarded more than $85.4 million in American Rescue Plan funding for 55 state and territorial Adult Protective Services (APS) programs. APS programs will use the funding to provide emergency housing and other wrap-around services to empower clients to recover from maltreatment. The funding will also help programs in address other critical areas including information technology, training, partnerships, staffing, reporting, outreach, and personal protective equipment.