The intent of this funding opportunity is to support specific targeted partnerships and innovative strategies to reduce falls and/or falls risk among older adults (60 years and older) in greatest economic need and greatest social need (consistent with the Older Americans Act), and adults with disabilities using a person-centered approach. Awardees will implement evidence-based falls prevention programs with a person-centered approach, measure outcomes and evaluate the impact, create resources and share lessons learned for others to replicate the successful service delivery model statewide.

Goals

• Develop an innovative falls prevention method that includes
• Evaluate the intervention to assess its impact on reducing falls and/or the risk of falls, and develop and disseminate Section 508-compliant program results and resources.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Funding: $2,500,000
• Award Ceiling: $1,250,000 Per Project Period
• Award Floor: $1,250,000 Per Project Period

Eligibility Criteria

• Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, special district governments, nonprofits having a 501(C)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education, city or township governments, public and state controlled institutes of higher education, independent school districts, 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, county governments, faith based organizations, and community organizations.

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358663