Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Financed Solely by Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF) (93.761)
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Financed Solely by Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF) (Assistance Listing 93.761) is run by the Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $35.6 million in 39 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $912,110 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $549,327. Half of the 39 awards fell between $287,696 and $600,000, and they ranged from $136,611 to $10.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$35.6 million
- Grant awards39
- Typical award$549,327
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.4 million
- Size rank1,132 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements (discretionary grants)
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $4.9 million in fiscal 2021 to $9.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1132nd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 90% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 23 states and territories.
What the program funds
These cooperative agreements are intended to increase the number of evidence-based falls prevention programs available to older adults, while concurrently increasing the sustainability of these proven programs in the aging and disability networks. This funding also supports a cooperative agreement for a National Falls Prevention Resource Center.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants for grants are domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Any additional restrictions/guidance will be provided in the funding opportunity announcement(s).
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grant funding could potentially be used for agreed-upon activities associated with the following goals: Goal 1: Significantly increase the number of older adults and older adults with disabilities at risk for falls who participate in evidence-based community programs to reduce falls and falls risks. Goal 2: Implement innovative funding arrangements, including contracts and collaborations with one or more sustainability partners, to support evidence-based falls prevention program(s) both during and beyond the grant period. Additionally, embed the program(s) into an integrated, sustainable evidence-based prevention program network via centralized, coordinated processes. The following activities are not eligible for funding: Construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings, basic research (e.g. scientific or medical experiments), continuation of existing projects without expansion, and pre-award costs.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Annual or fully funded budget periods maybe awarded subject to the availability of funds. Contact the headquarters, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY2021: $273,051- $1,054,885
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Financed Solely by Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF) (93.761) awarded $35.6 million across 39 grant awards, an average of $912,110 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 71% of the money, state and local governments 19% and colleges and universities 8.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 18 | $25.3 million | 71% |
| State and local governments | 13 | $6.9 million | 19% |
| Colleges and universities | 7 | $3.0 million | 8.5% |
| Other | 1 | $492,488 | 1.4% |
By state
9 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $10.9 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $8.3 million |
| Montana | 3 | $2.1 million |
| South Dakota | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 2 | $919,334 |
| Kansas | 1 | $600,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $600,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $549,327 |
| Georgia | 1 | $549,327 |
| Florida | 1 | $508,073 |
| Utah | 1 | $496,189 |
| California | 1 | $326,043 |
| Iowa | 1 | $301,313 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $287,696 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $286,985 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $286,214 |
| Michigan | 1 | $285,802 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $207,456 |