Injury Prevention Falls Among Older Adults Grant

The Injury Prevention Falls Among Older Adults grant is administered by the Ohio Department of Health, specifically through the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness within the Violence and Injury Prevention Section. This continuation funding opportunity supports existing grantees participating in a multi-year initiative aimed at reducing falls and fall-related injuries among older adults across Ohio. The program is funded through the federal Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and reflects the state’s commitment to addressing injury prevention and health disparities through coordinated public health strategies. The continuation period covered by this solicitation runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, representing the fourth year of a five-year project cycle. The primary purpose of this funding is to support local and statewide interventions that reduce falls among older adults through evidence-based strategies. These include policy, systems, and environmental changes, coalition building, and implementation of prevention programs such as fall risk assessments, home modifications, and mobility training. The program emphasizes sustainability and scalability by requiring grantees to maintain partnerships, implement structured workplans, and align activities with both local and statewide strategic goals. Applicants must demonstrate continued progress, adapt strategies based on prior performance, and incorporate health equity principles by targeting populations disproportionately affected by falls. Funding is structured as deliverable-based reimbursement, meaning recipients are paid upon completion of specified program milestones. Up to six grants will be awarded, with each eligible applicant able to request up to 107000 dollars, and a minimum award threshold of 30000 dollars. Total program funding is approximately 698000 dollars. Funds must be used for allowable programmatic costs and cannot be applied to prohibited activities such as lobbying, fundraising, construction, or entertainment. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, simplifying financial participation for eligible agencies. Additionally, one optional supplemental funding opportunity of up to 56000 dollars is available to a designated entity for statewide coalition coordination. Eligibility is limited to current or qualified subrecipient agencies that meet compliance requirements set by the Ohio Department of Health. Applicants must be in good financial standing with the agency, must not have outstanding debts, and must not have been referred to the Attorney General’s office. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants Management Information System Portal, and all required documentation must be included at the time of submission. Required components include a program budget, updated workplan, and various compliance forms, while program narratives and progress reports may be conditionally required based on reporting schedules. The application process is highly structured and includes strict formatting and submission requirements. Applicants must use prescribed templates, adhere to formatting guidelines, and submit all materials electronically by the stated deadline. The deadline for submission is June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Applicants must also maintain compliance with federal and state grant regulations, including adherence to the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Grant Guidance and Ohio Department of Health policies. Required documentation includes audit reports, civil rights compliance forms, and federal transparency reporting. Evaluation of applications is based on compliance with program requirements, demonstrated progress toward objectives, and the ability to implement required deliverables effectively. The program includes extensive reporting requirements, including quarterly program reports and monthly or quarterly expenditure reports. These reports are used to monitor progress, ensure accountability, and determine reimbursement eligibility. Failure to submit timely or complete reports may result in delayed payments or jeopardize future funding. The program follows an annual continuation cycle, requiring grantees to reapply each year within the five-year project period. Key reporting milestones occur throughout the funding year, with final expenditure reports due by November 5, 2027. While the solicitation does not explicitly state award notification timelines, the structured reporting and reimbursement schedule indicates ongoing monitoring and funding disbursement throughout the grant period. For questions or technical assistance, applicants are directed to contact the program representative via email, ensuring access to support during the application and implementation phases.

Ensure strict adherence to formatting and submission rules; align workplan with prior progress; demonstrate measurable outcomes and health disparity impact