# Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services (93.698)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/93-698-elder-justice-act-adult-protective-services/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $43.1 million in 171 grants, about $252,289 per award.

## Objectives

To enhance and improve coordinated systems of adult protective services provided by states and local communities for older adults and adults with disabilities. The objective of these services is to investigate reports of abuse and exploitation, provide support and case management, and connect those facing abuse to a variety of protective, emergency, and support services to allow older adults and adults with disabilities to safely remain in their homes and communities. Providing adult protective services through this program insures that older adults and adults with disabilities are able to remain safe in the community.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $14.2 million | 56 |
| 2024 | $14.8 million | 56 |
| 2025 | $14.0 million | 61 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Social Services California | California | $4.3 million |
| Florida Department of Children and Families | Florida | $3.2 million |
| Dept Family & Protective SER | Texas | $2.8 million |
| Children & Family Services, New York Office of | New York | $2.5 million |
| PA Department of Aging | Pennsylvania | $1.7 million |
| Illinois Department on Aging | Illinois | $1.5 million |
| Ohio Department of Job & Family Services | Ohio | $1.5 million |
| Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Michigan | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services | North Carolina | $1.3 million |
| Department of Human Services | Georgia | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey Department of Human Services | New Jersey | $1.1 million |
| Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services | Virginia | $1.0 million |
| Arizona Department of Economic Security | Arizona | $921,457 |
| Department of Social & Health Services | Washington | $894,061 |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence | Massachusetts | $870,691 |
| Tennessee Department of Human Services | Tennessee | $840,528 |
| Indiana Family and Social Serv | Indiana | $797,764 |
| Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services | Missouri | $768,932 |
| State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Wisconsin | $762,567 |
| Maryland Department of Human Services | Maryland | $727,007 |