Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 AOA SL 0912
Apply for HHS 2009 AOA SL 0912
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048 Special Programs for the AgingTitle IVand Title IIDiscretionary Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2009 and posted on Apr 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,161,375.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $110,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Faith Based Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2009 AOA SL 0912) was a discretionary funding program administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA) under CFDA 93.048, which covers Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects. The purpose of the opportunity, based on its title and program context, was to support the development and testing of model strategies that strengthen and coordinate legal assistance systems at a statewide level, particularly in ways that improve access to legal help for older adults and other populations served through aging and social service networks. The emphasis on "statewide systems" signals an interest in building more organized, coordinated approaches rather than isolated local projects, with a focus on replicable models that could inform broader practice.
This funding was offered through a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement typically means the federal awarding agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the project during the performance period. That often includes closer collaboration, more structured reporting, and coordination with federal priorities or technical assistance expectations. The activity category was listed as Income Security and Social Services, which fits legal assistance work tied to protecting benefits, preventing exploitation, addressing housing stability, resolving consumer or debt issues, and other civil legal matters that affect financial security and well-being.
The program anticipated making 11 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,161,375. Individual awards were expected to fall between $90,000 (floor) and $110,000 (ceiling). The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. In many federal programs this can include cash or allowable in-kind contributions, but the exact match ratio and what counts as match would have been spelled out in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included state and local units of government (state governments, county governments, and city or township governments), special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and both public and private institutions of higher education. Faith-based organizations were explicitly included as eligible applicants, which usually means they could apply on the same basis as other nonprofits so long as they meet the program requirements. This mix of eligible entities suggests AoA was open to a variety of lead applicants that could convene statewide partners, including legal aid organizations, universities with policy or legal clinics, state agencies on aging, and multi-jurisdiction collaborations.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on April 28, 2009, with an original and final closing date of June 30, 2009. The record indicates an archive date of July 30, 2009, meaning after that point it was treated as a past opportunity rather than an active competition. The listing also provides an Additional Information Link to AoA's grants and funding page (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx), where the full announcement and application instructions were typically hosted at the time.
For applicant support, the contact listed was Rebecca Mann, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at rebecca.mann@aoa.gov. The notice specifically notes that if an applicant had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, they should contact her, implying the detailed scope, required application components, match requirements, and reporting expectations were contained in the full funding announcement rather than in the summary record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2009 AOA SL 0912.
Which federal agency administered this funding?
This was administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 93.048, "Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects."
What was the main purpose of the program?
Based on the title and program context, the purpose was to support development and testing of model strategies that strengthen and coordinate legal assistance systems at a statewide level, with an emphasis on improving access to legal help for older adults and other populations served through aging and social service networks.
What does "statewide legal assistance systems" imply about the kind of projects AoA wanted?
The emphasis on "statewide systems" signals interest in organized, coordinated approaches across a state rather than isolated local projects, with an intention to generate replicable models that could inform broader practice.
What types of legal issues were likely within scope?
The activity category was Income Security and Social Services, which aligns with civil legal assistance connected to protecting benefits, preventing exploitation, addressing housing stability, resolving consumer or debt issues, and other legal matters that affect financial security and well-being.
Was this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This was offered as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award type was a Cooperative Agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal awarding agency anticipates substantial involvement during the performance period. In practical terms, this often includes closer collaboration with the agency, more structured reporting, and coordination with federal priorities or technical assistance expectations.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making 11 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,161,375.
What was the expected award size for individual projects?
Individual awards were expected to range from $90,000 (floor) to $110,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project.
Do we know the match ratio or what qualifies as match?
Not from the summary provided. The exact match ratio and what counts as allowable match (such as cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) would have been described in the full funding announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state and local units of government (state governments, county governments, and city or township governments), special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and both public and private institutions of higher education.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were explicitly included as eligible applicants, generally meaning they could apply on the same basis as other nonprofits as long as they meet program requirements.
What kinds of organizations might have been good candidates to lead a statewide project?
The eligibility mix suggests a variety of potential leads, such as legal aid organizations, universities with policy programs or legal clinics, state agencies on aging, and multi-jurisdiction collaborations that can convene statewide partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 28, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was June 30, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates an archive date of July 30, 2009, meaning it was treated as a past opportunity after that point rather than an active competition.
Where was the full announcement and application guidance hosted?
An Additional Information Link was provided to AoA's grants and funding page: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx. The full announcement and application instructions were typically hosted there at the time.
Who was the listed point of contact for applicant support?
The contact listed was Rebecca Mann, Grants Management Specialist.
How could applicants contact the listed program/grants contact?
Applicants could reach the listed contact by email at rebecca.mann@aoa.gov.
What should an applicant do if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice specifically stated that if an applicant had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, they should contact Rebecca Mann.
Where would details like required application components, match requirements, and reporting expectations be found?
The notice indicates those details were contained in the full funding announcement, not in the summary record.
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