Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 AOA OP 0901
Apply for HHS 2009 AOA OP 0901
- 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 Oct 8, 2008 and posted on Oct 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2008 See link to full announcement for details.. (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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Additional eligibility types Local Governments Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration on Aging (AoA) Open Solicitation is a discretionary grant opportunity meant to support projects that advance Title IV of the Older Americans Act, align with the AoA strategic plan, and further the agency's broader mission. The central focus is on funding projects that push beyond routine service delivery and instead test new and innovative approaches to programs and services for older adults. AoA is looking for demonstrations that can expand what is known about aging and the older population, strengthen the pipeline of trained aging-services professionals, and/or increase public awareness and personal responsibility related to planning for longevity. In practice, this means applicants are expected to propose work that is not only useful locally, but also capable of generating lessons and models that could inform the field more broadly.
A major theme of this solicitation is strong evidence and measurable outcomes. Applicants are encouraged to build proposals around clear data strategies, including how information will be collected, measured, reported, and evaluated. AoA specifically signals interest in innovative performance and accountability models that can credibly demonstrate results and can be replicated by other organizations. Demonstrations grounded in evidence-based models are preferred, especially those supported by rigorous research such as randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals. In other words, the program is not just funding ideas that sound promising; it is prioritizing approaches that can show effectiveness through credible evaluation and contribute transferable knowledge back to aging services systems.
This opportunity is described as highly competitive, with limited funding available. AoA expects to fund only about 1 to 2 awards per fiscal year through this Open Solicitation, which is important context for applicants weighing whether their project fits best here or under a more targeted, established AoA program. AoA notes that most of its discretionary grant funding goes to specific funding opportunity announcements tied to established programs, also posted on Grants.gov. Applicants whose projects align with an existing AoA program are advised to apply through that program's dedicated announcement rather than through the Open Solicitation.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is HHS-2009-AOA-OP-0901 and it falls under CFDA 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects). The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the funding instrument is a grant. The estimated total funding available is $750,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $25,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to document the non-federal contribution and ensure it complies with the announcement's terms.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, local governments (noted as an additional eligibility type), federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply as well, which reinforces AoA's interest in practical models that can be implemented in real community settings.
Key dates listed for this archived cycle include a posted date of October 7, 2008, with a closing date of December 31, 2008, and an archive date of January 30, 2009. Applicants who need the full announcement or have trouble accessing it were directed to AoA's funding opportunity page and provided a point of contact: Rodd Clay (Rodd.Clay@aoa.hhs.gov).
FAQs: Administration on Aging (AoA) Open Solicitation - HHS-2009-AOA-OP-0901
What is the AoA Open Solicitation?
The Administration on Aging (AoA) Open Solicitation is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to support projects that advance Title IV of the Older Americans Act, align with the AoA strategic plan, and further AoA's broader mission.
What kinds of projects is AoA trying to fund through this solicitation?
AoA is looking for projects that go beyond routine service delivery and instead test new and innovative approaches to programs and services for older adults. The emphasis is on demonstrations that can produce lessons, models, or approaches that are useful beyond a single local setting.
What is the main purpose or central focus of the funding?
The central focus is to fund innovative demonstrations that expand what is known about aging and the older population, strengthen the pipeline of trained aging-services professionals, and/or increase public awareness and personal responsibility related to planning for longevity.
Does AoA expect the project to benefit more than just one community?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose work that is useful locally but also capable of generating lessons and models that could inform the aging services field more broadly.
How important are evidence and measurable outcomes in this opportunity?
They are a major theme of the solicitation. AoA encourages proposals built around strong evidence and measurable outcomes, including clear plans for how data will be collected, measured, reported, and evaluated.
What does AoA mean by "innovative performance and accountability models"?
AoA signals interest in performance and accountability approaches that credibly demonstrate results and can be replicated by other organizations. The idea is to show outcomes in a way that others can adopt and learn from.
Are evidence-based models preferred?
Yes. Demonstrations grounded in evidence-based models are preferred, especially those supported by rigorous research such as randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals.
Is this funding intended for ideas that are only promising in theory?
No. The solicitation prioritizes approaches that can show effectiveness through credible evaluation and contribute transferable knowledge back to aging services systems.
How competitive is this opportunity?
It is described as highly competitive, with limited funding available.
How many awards does AoA expect to make each fiscal year under this Open Solicitation?
AoA expects to fund about 1 to 2 awards per fiscal year through this Open Solicitation.
If my project fits an existing AoA program, should I still apply through the Open Solicitation?
AoA advises that applicants whose projects align with an existing AoA program should apply through that program's dedicated funding opportunity announcement rather than the Open Solicitation.
Where are AoA's other discretionary funding opportunities typically posted?
AoA notes that most of its discretionary grant funding is awarded through specific funding opportunity announcements tied to established programs, and those opportunities are also posted on Grants.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2009-AOA-OP-0901.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 93.048: Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $750,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $750,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to document the non-federal contribution and ensure it complies with the announcement's terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
Are community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
What were the key dates listed for this cycle?
The posted date was October 7, 2008. The closing date was December 31, 2008. The archive date was January 30, 2009.
Where were applicants directed if they needed the full announcement or had trouble accessing it?
Applicants were directed to AoA's funding opportunity page for the full announcement or access issues.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Rodd Clay. The email provided is Rodd.Clay@aoa.hhs.gov.
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