ACL National Falls Prevention Resource Center

The ACL National Falls Prevention Resource Center funding opportunity is administered by the Administration for Community Living within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is designed to strengthen the national aging and disability network by supporting the expansion and sustainability of evidence based falls prevention programs. The initiative aligns with federal priorities focused on whole person health, prevention strategies, and community based care systems that enable older adults to maintain independence and reduce reliance on clinical services. The funded Resource Center serves as a central coordinating entity that bridges federal priorities with implementation efforts across states, tribes, and local organizations. The purpose of this grant is to establish and operate a National Falls Prevention Resource Center that delivers technical assistance, training, tools, and data infrastructure to support program implementation nationwide. The Center is expected to provide tiered technical assistance ranging from general resources to intensive one on one support, develop training programs, and facilitate peer learning opportunities. It must also build and maintain a centralized database that captures participant level data, tracks outcomes, and supports performance monitoring. Additionally, the Center will lead national awareness initiatives and host a virtual Falls Prevention Innovation Forum to promote best practices and strengthen administrative capacity among grantees. Funding for this opportunity is provided through a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement. The total expected program funding is seven million five hundred thousand dollars over a three year period, with approximately two million five hundred thousand dollars awarded annually. Only one award is expected. Funds may be used for activities such as technical assistance delivery, database development and maintenance, training programs, evaluation activities, and national outreach efforts. Certain restrictions apply, including prohibitions on construction, basic research, and specific policy related activities, as well as requirements for Section 508 accessibility compliance across all materials and outputs. There is no cost sharing requirement for applicants. Eligible applicants include domestic public and private nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, and community based organizations. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and must adhere to strict formatting and content requirements, including a project narrative limited to twenty pages, detailed budget justifications for each project year, and a comprehensive work plan outlining activities across the three year performance period. Required components also include standard federal forms, organizational documentation, and supporting attachments such as resumes and commitment letters. Applications will be evaluated through a competitive merit review process that assesses the problem statement, goals and objectives, project approach, work plan, expected outcomes, evaluation strategy, dissemination plan, organizational capability, and budget justification. Reviewers will score applications based on clearly defined criteria totaling one hundred points. In addition to merit review, the agency will consider factors such as geographic distribution, past performance, and alignment with federal priorities when making final award decisions. The application timeline includes an optional notice of intent due July 6, 2026 and a final application deadline of July 29, 2026 at eleven fifty nine pm Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be issued by September 30, 2026, with the project period beginning on the same date and continuing for three years. Applicants must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. For questions related to the program, applicants may contact the Administration on Aging via the provided program email address. This opportunity represents a significant federal investment in scaling evidence based falls prevention strategies and strengthening national capacity to improve health outcomes for older adults.

Focus on measurable outcomes, strong work plan alignment, and detailed technical assistance approach; ensure compliance with formatting and Section 508 requirements