Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACL AOA IE 0081
Apply for HHS 2014 ACL AOA IE 0081
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Elder Justice Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.047 Special Programs for the AgingTitle VI, Part A, Grants to Indian TribesPart B, Grants to Native Hawaiians.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2014 and posted on Apr 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2014 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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. 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:
The Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL), focused on preventing and responding to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country. The central purpose is to close a persistent gap in culturally appropriate information, education, and practical tools that reflect Tribal values and Tribal perspectives on what abuse looks like, how it should be addressed, and what meaningful protection for elders should involve. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the initiative emphasizes materials and strategies that work in Tribal contexts, including the realities of sovereignty, cross-jurisdiction issues, and the role of community and culture in elder safety.
NAEJI expects the funded work to address at least one major need area tied to elder justice capacity in Tribal communities. Projects may focus on improving collaboration between Tribal and non-Tribal entities so suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation can be handled more effectively, especially when responsibilities span multiple systems such as Tribal courts, state protective services, federal partners, and local law enforcement. Another priority is helping Tribes strengthen legal protections by supporting the development or updating of Tribal codes that protect elders. This includes building on existing model codes and toolkits, and keeping a set of real-world examples of Tribal codes that other communities can reference when drafting or revising their own laws and policies.
A large portion of the initiative is oriented toward education and workforce readiness. Applicants can propose to create or distribute culturally grounded informational materials for both professionals and Tribal community members, ensuring the content matches Tribal concepts of respect, caregiving obligations, and community responsibility. NAEJI also supports the development of training and technical assistance resources specific to elder abuse in Indian Country, including basic definitions, warning signs, reporting and response pathways, and guidance on building effective multidisciplinary teams. These teams often require coordination across health providers, social services, advocates, Tribal leadership, and justice systems, and the initiative explicitly acknowledges the importance of cross-jurisdictional partnerships in prevention and intervention.
In addition, NAEJI encourages broad outreach efforts designed to raise visibility and understanding of elder abuse and of the initiative itself. This can include conference presentations, public service announcements, newsletters, articles, and other awareness products. Projects may also include direct training for Tribal professionals on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with an emphasis on practical skills and culturally appropriate approaches to identification, prevention, and response.
Another significant component is exploration of data collection needs and barriers in Indian Country. NAEJI supports work with Tribes to think through what data would actually be useful, who would use it, how it could be collected responsibly, and how confidentiality can be protected. It also calls for addressing governance and infrastructure questions such as what systems are needed for secure storage, who would operate them, and who ultimately owns the data. This recognizes that data in Tribal settings is not only a technical issue but also a sovereignty, trust, and privacy issue, especially when sensitive information is involved.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081) was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency typically has an ongoing role in project involvement compared to a standard grant. The estimated total funding was $200,000, with a single expected award, and both the award floor and ceiling set at $200,000, indicating one project at that amount. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied. The CFDA listing referenced is 93.047, Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A (Grants to Indian Tribes) and Part B (Grants to Native Hawaiians).
Eligibility was broad among domestic public or private nonprofit entities, including state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible. The opportunity was posted April 23, 2014, with an application deadline of June 2, 2014 (electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. ET), and it was archived July 2, 2014. The ACL funding announcements page was provided as the main link for full details, and the contact listed for access issues was Cecelia Aldridge at Cecelia.Aldridge@acl.gov.
Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) Grant FAQs
What is the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI)?
NAEJI is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). It focuses on preventing and responding to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to close a persistent gap in culturally appropriate information, education, and practical tools that reflect Tribal values and Tribal perspectives on what elder abuse looks like, how it should be addressed, and what meaningful protection for elders should involve.
Why does NAEJI emphasize culturally grounded approaches instead of a one-size-fits-all model?
The initiative is designed for Tribal contexts and recognizes realities such as Tribal sovereignty, cross-jurisdiction issues, and the role of community and culture in elder safety. It supports materials and strategies that align with Tribal concepts of respect, caregiving obligations, and community responsibility.
What types of elder justice issues does NAEJI address?
NAEJI targets prevention and response related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country, including efforts that improve identification, reporting, and coordinated intervention.
What are the major need areas that projects are expected to address?
Funded work is expected to address at least one major need area tied to elder justice capacity in Tribal communities. The opportunity highlights several possible focus areas, including collaboration across systems, strengthening legal protections, education and workforce readiness, outreach and awareness, and exploring data collection needs and barriers.
Can a project focus on improving collaboration between Tribal and non-Tribal entities?
Yes. A key priority is improving collaboration so suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation can be handled more effectively, especially when responsibilities span multiple systems such as Tribal courts, state protective services, federal partners, and local law enforcement.
Does the opportunity support strengthening Tribal legal protections for elders?
Yes. NAEJI supports development or updating of Tribal codes that protect elders. This includes building on existing model codes and toolkits and maintaining real-world examples of Tribal codes that other communities can reference when drafting or revising laws and policies.
What kinds of education or informational materials are encouraged?
Applicants may propose creating or distributing culturally grounded informational materials for professionals and Tribal community members. Materials should be aligned with Tribal values and perspectives on elder safety, respect, caregiving, and community responsibility.
Does NAEJI fund training and technical assistance related to elder abuse in Indian Country?
Yes. The initiative supports development of training and technical assistance resources specific to elder abuse in Indian Country, including basic definitions, warning signs, reporting and response pathways, and guidance for building effective multidisciplinary teams.
What are multidisciplinary teams in the context of this initiative?
Multidisciplinary teams are coordinated groups that may include health providers, social services, advocates, Tribal leadership, and justice systems. The initiative notes that effective teams often require coordination across agencies and cross-jurisdictional partnerships.
Are outreach and public awareness activities allowed under this grant?
Yes. NAEJI encourages broad outreach to raise visibility and understanding of elder abuse and of the initiative itself. Examples include conference presentations, public service announcements, newsletters, articles, and other awareness products.
Does the opportunity include direct training for Tribal professionals?
Yes. Projects may include direct training for Tribal professionals on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, emphasizing practical skills and culturally appropriate approaches to identification, prevention, and response.
What does NAEJI say about data collection in Indian Country?
NAEJI includes exploration of data collection needs and barriers. It supports work with Tribes to determine what data would be useful, who would use it, how it could be collected responsibly, and how confidentiality would be protected.
Does the initiative address questions about data governance and ownership?
Yes. It calls for addressing governance and infrastructure questions such as what systems are needed for secure storage, who would operate them, and who ultimately owns the data, recognizing data as a sovereignty, trust, and privacy issue in Tribal settings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency typically has an ongoing role in project involvement compared to a standard grant.
How much funding was available, and how many awards were expected?
The estimated total funding was $200,000, with a single expected award. The award floor and ceiling were both $200,000, indicating one project at that amount.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied.
What CFDA program listing is referenced for this opportunity?
The referenced CFDA listing is 93.047, Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A (Grants to Indian Tribes) and Part B (Grants to Native Hawaiians).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad among domestic public or private nonprofit entities, including state and local governments, Indian Tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2014. The application deadline was June 2, 2014, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2014.
Where was the main link provided for full details?
The ACL funding announcements page was provided as the main link for full details.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues was Cecelia Aldridge at Cecelia.Aldridge@acl.gov.
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