Evaluating Innovative Community Based Nutrition Models that Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults in Senior Nutrition Programs
Forecast
Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $439,520 (at least $400,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $2.2 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 1, 2027, with applications due around April 30, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 19, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$439,520
- Award floor$400,000
- Expected awards5
- Total funding$2.2 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | October 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | March 1, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | April 30, 2027 |
| Expected award date | June 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
- 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
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?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to support innovative, community-based nutrition and healthy aging models that improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of participants in the Older Americans Act (OAA) Senior Nutrition Program. Projects are expected to develop, implement, and evaluate promising approaches that strengthen nutrition services through community partnerships, increase access to healthy foods, promote healthy aging and chronic disease prevention, and develop practical resources and best practices that can be replicated throughout the Aging Network to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of senior nutrition programs nationwide.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Kari Benson, AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov, 202-401-4634.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Evaluating Innovative Community Based Nutrition Models that Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults in Senior Nutrition Programs?
Administration for Community Living accepts 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 Evaluating Innovative Community Based Nutrition Models that Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults in Senior Nutrition Programs?
Expected deadline April 30, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $439,520 each. About $2.2 million in total across about 5 awards.
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