Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 AOA EA 1214
Apply for HHS 2012 AOA EA 1214
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PPHF 2012 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program" 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 Jun 14, 2012 and posted on Jun 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2012 Applications must be submitted electronically in http://www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, July 31, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,050,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,020,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Option 1 State Elder Abuse Prevention Grants Eligible Applicants State government entities are eligible to apply under this program announcement. An entity may apply for only one (1) Option. Applicants must demonstrate the skills and experience outlined in Section III(1)(iii) below to be considered for funding under Option 1 of this program announcement. Option 2 Native American Elder Abuse Prevention Grants Eligible Applicants Federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations representing federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply. An entity may apply for only one (1) Option. Applicants must demonstrate the skills and experience outlined in Section III(2)(iii) below to be considered for funding under Option 2 of this program announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The PPHF 2012 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 AOA EA 1214) was a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to strengthen real-world, community-based strategies that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The central purpose was to move beyond awareness efforts and instead pilot test specific preventive interventions, measure how well they work, and learn what makes them successful or difficult to implement. AoA emphasized building the evidence base for elder abuse prevention by applying existing research and promising practices in practical settings, documenting outcomes, and using results to inform broader replication and national-level prevention approaches. A related goal was to encourage improvements to existing data collection systems so that prevention work could be tracked more consistently and used for performance measurement and future planning.
The opportunity offered two distinct options, and applicants were allowed to apply under only one. Option 1, described as State Elder Abuse Prevention Grants, was aimed at state government entities. Under this option, AoA sought projects that would implement, test, and evaluate new or promising approaches to preventing elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, while also examining risk factors that can inform future prevention strategies. Applicants were required to clearly define the target population or populations they intended to serve, explain why those groups were selected, and propose one specific prevention intervention tailored to those populations. Importantly, the funding could only support selective preventive interventions (aimed at groups with elevated risk) and/or indicated preventive interventions (aimed at individuals showing early signs or risk indicators), rather than broad, universal interventions for all older adults. Each grantee had to focus the pilot on one to three categories of people at risk, such as frail older adults, people with dementia, families with a history of violence, or other clearly defined high-risk groups. AoA signaled that understanding strengths and weaknesses of these pilots, and assessing overall performance, would help determine whether the models were suitable for replication elsewhere.
Option 2, titled Native American Elder Abuse Prevention Grants, was designed to elevate and address prevention needs specific to Indian Country. Eligibility under this option was limited to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations representing federally recognized tribes. The intent was to develop or test culturally appropriate interventions that prevent elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in tribal communities, with activities expected to address at least one priority need identified in two referenced reports on elder abuse in Indian Country. Examples of supported focus areas included developing and sharing strategies that improve collaboration between tribal and non-tribal entities when abuse is suspected; creating culturally appropriate informational materials for professionals and tribal members; providing culturally grounded training for tribal professionals and others who work with tribal entities; and identifying and testing culturally appropriate elder abuse screening tools. In practice, this option recognized that prevention and response systems can look different in tribal settings, and it pushed applicants to design work that fits local culture, governance, and service structures.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, awards were made as cooperative agreements, which typically means AoA expected substantial involvement in project guidance, monitoring, and learning activities compared with a standard grant. The total estimated funding was $5,050,000, with an expected eight awards. Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $150,000 to a ceiling of $1,020,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The activity area was listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.747. The announcement was posted June 14, 2012, with applications due electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2012, and the opportunity was archived August 1, 2012. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Stephanie Whittier Eliason at stephanie.whittiereliason@aoa.hhs.gov, with an additional information link pointing to AoA grant funding pages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the PPHF 2012 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program?
The PPHF 2012 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 AOA EA 1214) was a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). Its purpose was to strengthen real-world, community-based strategies that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by pilot testing specific preventive interventions and measuring how well they work.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to move beyond general awareness activities and instead implement, test, and evaluate specific prevention interventions in practical settings. AoA emphasized building the evidence base for elder abuse prevention by documenting outcomes, learning what makes interventions succeed or fail in real-world implementation, and using findings to inform broader replication and national prevention approaches.
How did AoA define the kind of prevention work it wanted to fund?
AoA sought projects that would pilot test defined preventive interventions, measure outcomes, and document implementation strengths and challenges. The program focused on applying existing research and promising practices in community settings, rather than funding broad awareness campaigns alone.
Were there different ways to apply under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement offered two distinct options, and applicants were allowed to apply under only one option.
What were the two options available?
The two options were:
- Option 1: State Elder Abuse Prevention Grants (aimed at state government entities)
- Option 2: Native American Elder Abuse Prevention Grants (aimed at federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations representing federally recognized tribes)
Who was eligible for Option 1 (State Elder Abuse Prevention Grants)?
Option 1 was aimed at state government entities.
What types of projects did Option 1 support?
Option 1 supported projects that would implement, test, and evaluate new or promising approaches to preventing elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and also examine risk factors that could inform future prevention strategies.
Did Option 1 require applicants to define who they would serve?
Yes. Applicants had to clearly define the target population or populations, explain why those groups were selected, and propose one specific prevention intervention tailored to those populations.
What kinds of prevention interventions were allowable under Option 1?
Funding under Option 1 could support only:
- Selective preventive interventions (aimed at groups with elevated risk), and/or
- Indicated preventive interventions (aimed at individuals showing early signs or risk indicators)
It could not support broad, universal interventions for all older adults.
How many at-risk populations could an Option 1 project focus on?
Each grantee had to focus the pilot on one to three categories of people at risk.
What are examples of at-risk groups mentioned for Option 1?
Examples included frail older adults, people with dementia, families with a history of violence, or other clearly defined high-risk groups.
Why was AoA interested in pilot projects and evaluation under Option 1?
AoA signaled that understanding the strengths and weaknesses of these pilots, and assessing overall performance, would help determine whether the models were suitable for replication elsewhere.
Who was eligible for Option 2 (Native American Elder Abuse Prevention Grants)?
Eligibility under Option 2 was limited to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations representing federally recognized tribes.
What was the intent of Option 2?
Option 2 was intended to elevate and address prevention needs specific to Indian Country by developing or testing culturally appropriate interventions that prevent elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in tribal communities.
Were Option 2 projects expected to address specific priority needs?
Yes. Activities were expected to address at least one priority need identified in two referenced reports on elder abuse in Indian Country.
What are examples of focus areas supported under Option 2?
Examples included:
- Developing and sharing strategies that improve collaboration between tribal and non-tribal entities when abuse is suspected
- Creating culturally appropriate informational materials for professionals and tribal members
- Providing culturally grounded training for tribal professionals and others who work with tribal entities
- Identifying and testing culturally appropriate elder abuse screening tools
What kind of award mechanism was used for this opportunity?
Awards were made as cooperative agreements, meaning AoA expected substantial involvement in project guidance, monitoring, and learning activities compared with a standard grant.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
The total estimated funding was $5,050,000.
How many awards were expected?
Approximately eight awards were expected.
What was the funding range for individual awards?
Individual award amounts ranged from a minimum of $150,000 to a maximum of $1,020,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program listing was associated with this opportunity?
The activity area was listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.747.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on June 14, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 1, 2012, indicating it was no longer an active solicitation after that point.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Who was the contact person listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Stephanie Whittier Eliason at stephanie.whittiereliason@aoa.hhs.gov.
Where did the additional information link point?
The additional information link pointed to AoA grant funding pages.
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