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Cooperative Agreement to Operate the National Information and Referral Support Center for Aging and Disability Services

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to operate the National Information and Referral Support Center for aging and disability services. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Sub-agency: Administration on Aging - Office: Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services - Scope of Work: - Operate the National Information and Referral Support Center - Provide national leadership, training, technical assistance, and resource development for aging and disability information and referral (I&R/A) services - Support and enhance the Eldercare Locator, a national gateway connecting individuals to state and community-based resources - Promote standards and certification for the I&R/A workforce (including CRS-A/D certification) - Activities include national in-person and virtual training, technical assistance, resource development, tribal engagement, evaluation, and dissemination - Funding and Eligibility: - One award, three-year period, $225,000 per year (total $675,000) - 25% cost share required - Eligible applicants: domestic public and private non-profit entities with national scope and expertise in aging and disability I&R/A systems - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in aging and disability information and referral systems - National reach and capacity for leadership and technical assistance - Support for both the Eldercare Locator and workforce certification - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named; the focus is on service delivery and national program support

Description

The National Information and Referral Support Center aims to enhance the quality and professionalism of the Older American's Act aging and disability information and referral field through national leadership, training, technical assistance, and resource development. It supports the implementation and enhancement of the Eldercare Locator, which connects individuals to essential community-based resources. The Center ensures the workforce is trained and certified to provide quality service delivery and advances the strategic goal of improving the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. The grant supports a three-year cooperative agreement with a focus on connecting people to services and improving access to information and support.

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