# National Ombudsman Resource Center

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acl-aoa-omrc-0128-national-ombudsman-resource-center/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360513

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $516,407 (at least $516,407) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $516,407 in total. Applications closed on July 29, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-OMRC-0128 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $516,407 |
| Award floor | $516,407 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $516,407 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.048 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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.

## What the grant funds

ACL plans to compete a new cooperative agreement for one (1) award to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC). The purpose of NORC is to provide support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks to enhance the skills, knowledge, and management capacity of the State Ombudsman programs. As a result of this grant, ACL expects state Ombudsman will improve their skills and ability to effectively advocate for residents in long-term care facilities.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-OMRC-0128 still open?

No. It closed on July 29, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-LMRC-0019, expected deadline March 5, 2027.

### Who can apply for National Ombudsman Resource Center?

Administration for Community Living accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Ombudsman Resource Center?

Closed July 29, 2026. 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 $516,407 each. About $516,407 in total for one award.

### Who has won Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Usaging, National Council on the Aging, Inc., The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. The program made 382 awards worth $502 million in that time.