health · HHS-ACL

ACL National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging

Administration for Community Living · HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0003

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Award Range

$1.0M – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$1.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 22, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

ACL is funding one $1M award for the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging — the organization that provides TA and support to the Older Americans Act nutrition programs network (Meals on Wheels and congregate dining programs nationwide). Requires cost-sharing. This center helps state and local nutrition programs improve quality, reach more older adults, and adapt to changing demographics.

Who Should Apply

National organizations with established expertise in senior nutrition, OAA Title III nutrition programs, and nationwide TA delivery to aging services networks. Must have relationships with state nutrition programs and AAAs.

Who Should NOT Apply

Local Meals on Wheels programs, food banks, clinical nutrition providers, or organizations without national aging nutrition network expertise.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must serve as national resource center for OAA nutrition programs
•Must provide TA to state and local senior nutrition providers
•Cost-sharing IS required
•Single award of ~$1M
•Must address emerging nutrition challenges for older adults
•Must have national aging nutrition network relationships

💡 GrantQuick Tip

This is the Meals on Wheels Association of America's grant (or equivalent national nutrition and aging organization). A re-competition where the incumbent has decades of relationships with every state nutrition program. Unless you're already a nationally recognized leader in senior nutrition policy and practice, this isn't competitive for new entrants.

Competitiveness: Very high — single award with strong incumbent. The aging nutrition field has a clear national leader.

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to support one organization through a cooperative agreement to serve as the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. This center will act as a central connector to the aging network for the discretionary and formula funded nutrition grants. It will offer individualized and tiered technical assistance, high-quality education, and a wide range of resources. The Resource Center will help the network provide cost-effective services that align with the purposes of the Older Americans Act, Title III-C. They will help promote the advancement of the Senior Nutrition Program network by building partnerships, supporting data collection, reporting metrics, highlighting key achievements, and engaging stakeholders to encourage long-term sustainability of the Senior Nutrition Programs.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acl-aoa-ppnu-0003-rev562626.pdf

Who Can Apply

Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsState GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School Districts501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $1.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 22, 2026

Application Deadline: July 22, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Kari Benson AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

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