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Funding for Native American Resource Centers for Older Adults

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living seeks to establish Native American Resource Centers (NARCs) dedicated to supporting older adults in American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Administration on Aging - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant for programmatic services, not product procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of Native American Resource Centers - Activities include gathering information, conducting research, disseminating research findings, and providing technical assistance and training - Focus on health, long-term care, elder abuse, and related issues for older Native Americans - Applicants must demonstrate experience in research, needs assessment, and best practices development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - National scope with measurable program outcomes - Cost sharing or matching is required - Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, tribal governments, housing authorities, nonprofits, and tribal organizations - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Assistance Listing 93.048 - Expected total funding: $646,031; anticipated awards: $112,000 to $340,000 - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Administration for Community Living (federal office)

Description

This funding opportunity aims to establish Native American Resource Centers (NARC) to enhance knowledge about older adults in American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. The centers will focus on developing and providing technical information related to health issues, long-term care, elder abuse, and other challenges facing these populations. The NARCs will gather information, perform research, and disseminate results while providing technical assistance and training to service providers. Applicants must demonstrate experience in research and needs assessment for older adults and include anticipated program outcomes and measurement methods.

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