HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0090: National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Evaluating Innovative Community Based Nutrition Models that Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults in Senior Nutrition Programs (HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-INNU-0014). Status: Expected deadline April 30, 2027. It is in our archive of Administration for Community Living notices from 2021.
Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $900,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 24, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 21, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$900,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Successful applicants will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge and a proven track record of expertise concerning the nature of nutrition for older individuals and the business of Title III nutrition program administration within the Older American Act (OAA) aging services network. 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services awards averaged $6.5 million; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
ACL/AoA will hold a competition for a cooperative agreement to operate a National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA). The successful awardee will provide for training, technical assistance and support to the States' Units on Aging, Area agencies on Aging and Nutrition Program providers in every State, Territory and the District of Columbia. ACL/AoA's objectives for the new cooperative agreement cycle include but are not limited to the following: 1. enhance the skills, knowledge, business acumen and sustainability of the OAA Title III nutrition and aging network and 2. increase the availability of information on OAA Title III programs and practices showing promise of successful integration of the nutrition network into the home and community based services network. The mission of the NRCNA is to equip Title III aging network organizations with timely, relevant, and high quality opportunities that build knowledge and skills among nutrition and aging professionals in a variety of roles at all levels of professional development. Additionally, the NRCNA works to enhance the OAA Title III aging network’s knowledge regarding the role of nutrition services in health promotion and disease prevention, and the scientific and clinical evidence that support both healthy meals and other nutrition services.
Who has won Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services (93.045) awarded $4.9 billion across 764 grant awards, an average of $6.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Aging California | California | 13 | $523 million |
| Department of Elder Affairs Florida | Florida | 13 | $366 million |
| Health & Human Svc Commn TX | Texas | 13 | $325 million |
| New York State Office for the Aging | New York | 13 | $314 million |
| Ohio Department of Aging | Ohio | 13 | $181 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-INNU-0014, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-PPNU-0090 still open?
No. It closed on May 24, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-INNU-0014, expected deadline April 30, 2027.
Who can apply for National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging?
Administration for Community Living accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging?
Closed May 24, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $1.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Aging California, Department of Elder Affairs Florida, Health & Human Svc Commn TX. The program made 764 awards worth $4.9 billion in that time.
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