Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA ER 0061
Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA ER 0061
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention /Adult Protective Services Resource Center financed by 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2013)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.747 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2013 and posted on Aug 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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, are eligible to apply under this program announcement. To be considered for funding under this program announcement, applicants must demonstrate the following a) Demonstrated understanding of and experience operating public health prevention programs b) A history of work with adult protective services c) A history of work in elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation issues d) Experience operating a large resource center serving state wide, regional, or national audiences and stakeholders e) Evidence of an organizational infrastructure capable of effectively supporting technical assistance locally, regionally, and nationally. These five (5) elements are considered ldquoresponsiveness criteriardquo (See Section 3 below). It is not necessary that an applicant demonstrate existing, full capacity to carry out the activities of this grant program. Applicants are permitted to propose a period of ldquostaffing up,rdquo in which case their application must clearly detail how and in what timeframe this will be accomplished. However, please note that preference will be given to organizations that demonstrate existing capacity in the above five (5) areas. This preference will be objectively measured through the scoring criteria in the review process (See Section V below). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, issued by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through the Administration on Aging, is a discretionary cooperative agreement to continue and strengthen the National Adult Protective Services Resource Center (NAPS RC). It is financed using 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2013) and is tied to CFDA 93.747, the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program. The underlying problem the grant is trying to solve is straightforward: national reviews found that Adult Protective Services (APS) agencies commonly lacked the support, tools, and shared best practices needed to improve investigations, responses to reports, and overall program operations. In other words, APS leaders were asking for practical guidance, better consistency across states, and clearer evidence-informed approaches, and this grant is designed to keep a national hub in place to meet those needs.
The central purpose of the NAPS Resource Center is to serve as a nationwide source of timely, relevant information and hands-on support that helps APS programs improve the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of elder abuse prevention and response work. While the announcement does not list every specific activity in the excerpt provided, the intent is that the Resource Center functions as a technical assistance and knowledge-sharing backbone for APS systems, supporting practitioners and administrators with resources that can translate into stronger case handling, better intervention strategies, and improved operational practices. Because it is set up as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect ongoing federal involvement and coordination during the project period, with ACL playing an active role in guiding priorities, deliverables, and collaboration.
Eligibility is limited to domestic public or private nonprofit entities, and the announcement is explicit about the broad range of eligible organizations. This includes state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based and community-based organizations, hospitals, and colleges and universities. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot apply or receive awards under this announcement. The application also needs to show that the organization is a credible national-scale operator, not simply a small local program, because the Resource Center is expected to serve statewide, regional, or national audiences and stakeholders.
To be considered responsive, applicants must address five key capability areas. They must demonstrate (1) a clear understanding of and experience running public health prevention programs, (2) a track record working with APS, (3) a track record working specifically on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, (4) experience operating a large resource center serving broad audiences, and (5) organizational infrastructure strong enough to deliver technical assistance at local, regional, and national levels. These are described as "responsiveness criteria," meaning they function as foundational expectations for an applicant to be viewed as a serious fit. The announcement allows applicants to propose a limited "staffing up" period if they do not currently have full capacity, but it also makes clear that reviewers will prefer applicants that already demonstrate strong existing capacity, and that preference will be reflected in scoring during peer review.
The funding profile suggests a single national award intended to support one primary operator rather than multiple regional operators. ACL expected to make 1 award, with an estimated total funding amount of $550,000. The award floor was $500,000 and the ceiling was $600,000, indicating that applications were expected to fit within a relatively narrow band. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions and document how those matching resources would be met. Because this is a national technical assistance and resource center model, the budget likely needed to prioritize core staffing, knowledge management, communications, and direct support to APS agencies rather than distributing most of the work externally.
One notable constraint is the limit on reliance on outside parties. Subcontractors, subgrantees, or consultants could not account for more than 25 percent of the total level of effort needed to carry out programmatic activities at any time, as measured by the budget. Practically, this means ACL wanted the lead organization to be the true operational engine of the Resource Center, with internal capacity to deliver most services directly rather than outsourcing the bulk of the work. Applicants would therefore need to design a staffing and management plan that keeps the majority of program effort in-house while still allowing limited specialized contracting where it clearly adds value.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted August 8, 2013, with an original closing date of September 9, 2013, later extended to September 16, 2013. Electronic applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived October 9, 2013. The funding opportunity number was HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-ER-0061, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Rebecca Mann (Rebecca.Mann@acl.hhs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), through the Administration on Aging, to continue and strengthen the National Adult Protective Services Resource Center (NAPS RC).
What is the program and CFDA number associated with this award?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.747, the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program.
What funding source supports this cooperative agreement?
The award is financed using 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2013).
Why is ACL funding the National Adult Protective Services Resource Center?
National reviews found that Adult Protective Services (APS) agencies commonly lacked sufficient support, tools, and shared best practices to improve investigations, responses to reports, and overall program operations. The Resource Center is intended to serve as a national hub to provide practical guidance, improve consistency across states, and promote clearer evidence-informed approaches.
What is the central purpose of the NAPS Resource Center?
The purpose is to serve as a nationwide source of timely, relevant information and hands-on support that helps APS programs improve the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of elder abuse prevention and response work.
What types of support is the Resource Center expected to provide?
Based on the description provided, the Resource Center is intended to function as a technical assistance and knowledge-sharing backbone for APS systems, supporting practitioners and administrators with resources that translate into stronger case handling, better intervention strategies, and improved operational practices.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect ongoing federal involvement and coordination during the project period, with ACL playing an active role in guiding priorities, deliverables, and collaboration.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic public or private nonprofit entities. The opportunity explicitly includes a broad range of eligible organizations such as state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based and community-based organizations, hospitals, and colleges and universities.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
Does the applicant need national-level capacity?
Yes. The application needs to show that the organization is a credible national-scale operator, because the Resource Center is expected to serve statewide, regional, or national audiences and stakeholders.
What are the key responsiveness (capability) criteria applicants must address?
To be considered responsive, applicants must address five capability areas:
- A clear understanding of and experience running public health prevention programs.
- A track record working with Adult Protective Services (APS).
- A track record working specifically on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Experience operating a large resource center serving broad audiences.
- Organizational infrastructure strong enough to deliver technical assistance at local, regional, and national levels.
How important are the responsiveness criteria in review?
They are described as "responsiveness criteria," meaning they function as foundational expectations for an applicant to be viewed as a serious fit for the opportunity.
Can applicants propose time to build capacity if they do not already have full staffing?
Yes. The announcement allows applicants to propose a limited "staffing up" period if they do not currently have full capacity. However, reviewers are expected to prefer applicants that already demonstrate strong existing capacity, and that preference will be reflected in peer review scoring.
How many awards did ACL expect to make under this opportunity?
ACL expected to make 1 award, suggesting a single national operator model rather than multiple regional operators.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $550,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $500,000 and the award ceiling was $600,000, indicating applications were expected to fit within a relatively narrow funding band.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions and document how the matching resources would be met.
Are there limits on using subcontractors, subgrantees, or consultants?
Yes. Subcontractors, subgrantees, or consultants could not account for more than 25 percent of the total level of effort needed to carry out programmatic activities at any time, as measured by the budget.
What does the 25 percent limit practically mean for project design?
It means ACL expected the lead organization to be the primary operational engine of the Resource Center, delivering most services directly with internal capacity. Limited specialized contracting could be used, but the bulk of program effort needed to remain in-house.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2013. The original closing date was September 9, 2013, and it was later extended to September 16, 2013.
What time were electronic applications due?
Electronic applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 9, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-ER-0061.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Rebecca Mann at Rebecca.Mann@acl.hhs.gov.
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