Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 AOA OP 0817
Apply for HHS 2008 AOA OP 0817
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Open Solicitation" 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 Jul 2, 2008 and posted on Jul 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration on Aging (AoA) "Open Solicitation" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-AOA-OP-0817) is a discretionary funding opportunity that invites applications for projects advancing Title IV of the Older Americans Act, as well as AoA's strategic plan and mission. In practical terms, it is designed for proposals that do not fit neatly into one of AoA's established discretionary grant program announcements. AoA makes clear that if a project is eligible under a separate AoA funding opportunity announcement, it should be submitted under that specific announcement and will not be considered through this open solicitation.
The projects AoA is looking to support under Title IV are expected to be new, innovative, and field-building. Eligible work should focus on testing innovative approaches to designing and delivering services for older adults, expanding knowledge about older populations and the aging process, addressing the need for trained personnel in aging-related fields, and/or increasing public awareness that individuals should plan and take responsibility for their longevity. A strong proposal should show how the project strengthens or informs aging services and how it could be integrated into, or support, the broader aging services network.
A major emphasis of this opportunity is on rigorous performance and evaluation. Applicants are encouraged to think carefully about how they will collect and use data, define and measure outcomes, conduct cost analysis, and report results. AoA specifically signals interest in innovative performance models that can show successful outcomes in a credible way and can be replicated by other organizations. Program demonstrations grounded in evidence-based models are preferred, especially those supported by strong research designs such as randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to sound evaluation planning, applicants are expected to demonstrate that their organization has the program expertise, experience, and capacity needed to carry out the proposed work.
This is described as a highly competitive opportunity with limited funding. AoA anticipated making only 1 to 2 awards per fiscal year through this open solicitation, and it notes that most discretionary dollars are typically awarded through established AoA grant program announcements posted on Grants.gov when open. For this solicitation cycle, the estimated total funding was $750,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $25,000. The funding instrument type is listed as cooperative agreement and grant, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of public and nonprofit entities: state governments; county and city/township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the associated CFDA number is 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects).
Key dates for the posted opportunity were a posted date of July 1, 2008, with an application deadline (closing date) of September 12, 2008, and an archive date of October 12, 2008. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Greg Case, Aging Services Program Specialist, at 202-357-3442.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AoA "Open Solicitation" funding opportunity?
The Administration on Aging (AoA) "Open Solicitation" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-AOA-OP-0817) is a discretionary funding opportunity inviting applications for projects that advance Title IV of the Older Americans Act and support AoA's strategic plan and mission. It is intended for proposals that do not fit neatly within AoA's established discretionary grant program announcements.
When should an applicant use this open solicitation instead of another AoA announcement?
This open solicitation is meant for projects that are not eligible under, or do not align with, a separate AoA funding opportunity announcement. AoA states that if a project is eligible under another AoA announcement, it should be submitted under that specific announcement and will not be considered through this open solicitation.
What kinds of projects is AoA looking to fund under Title IV?
Projects are expected to be new, innovative, and field-building. Eligible work may focus on one or more of the following: testing innovative approaches to designing and delivering services for older adults; expanding knowledge about older populations and the aging process; addressing the need for trained personnel in aging-related fields; and/or increasing public awareness that individuals should plan and take responsibility for their longevity.
What does AoA mean by "field-building" projects?
Based on the description, "field-building" projects are those that strengthen or inform aging services beyond a single organization or site. A strong proposal should show how the work could be integrated into, or support, the broader aging services network and produce knowledge or models that others can use.
How important is evaluation and performance measurement in this opportunity?
Evaluation and performance measurement are a major emphasis. Applicants are encouraged to carefully plan how they will collect and use data, define and measure outcomes, conduct cost analysis, and report results. AoA also signals interest in innovative performance models that can demonstrate successful outcomes credibly and be replicated by other organizations.
Does AoA prefer evidence-based program demonstrations?
Yes. Program demonstrations grounded in evidence-based models are preferred. AoA highlights interest in models supported by strong research designs such as randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals.
What should an applicant show about organizational capacity and experience?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their organization has the program expertise, experience, and capacity needed to carry out the proposed work, in addition to presenting a sound evaluation plan.
How competitive is this funding opportunity?
It is described as highly competitive with limited funding. AoA anticipated making only 1 to 2 awards per fiscal year through this open solicitation.
How much funding is available under this solicitation cycle?
For this solicitation cycle, the estimated total funding was $750,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $25,000 and the award ceiling is $750,000.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as cooperative agreement and grant.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.048, listed as Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects.
What were the key dates for this posted opportunity?
The posted date was July 1, 2008. The application deadline (closing date) was September 12, 2008. The archive date was October 12, 2008.
Where are most AoA discretionary grant dollars typically awarded?
AoA notes that most discretionary dollars are typically awarded through established AoA grant program announcements posted on Grants.gov when open.
Who was the contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Greg Case, Aging Services Program Specialist, at 202-357-3442.
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