OpportunityTitle: National Minority Aging Organizations (NMAO) Technical Assistance Centers
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: For purposes of this competition, National organizations are defined as those entities established with headquarters and administration for an organized group of bodies (local chapters, affiliates, faith- and community-based, and tribal organizations) dedicated to, providing services for, or information to, a major, nationwide segment of the racial and ethnic minority older population.  To be considered for funding, applicants must be experienced in providing health promotion and disease prevention education to racial, ethnic minority and LGBT older individuals, including persons with limited English speaking proficiency on a nationwide basis.  Applicants must demonstrate that they have a nationally known presence with the aging community and the capacity to reach their target population on a nationwide basis.  This competition is not limited to previous grantees. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Description: The Consortium will be charged with three primary objectives: 1) continue building the competence of mainstream aging services organizations to better respond to the needs of older racial and ethnic minority and LGBT individuals; 2) develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to racial and ethnic minority and LGBT national and community organizations that will enable them to better recognize the needs of older individuals; 3) identify and develop training and technical assistance strategies and/or materials for older racial and ethnic minority and LBGT individuals. The Consortium work will build on decades of experience targeting special populations, identifying need, barriers to service and identifying appropriate strategies to meet those needs. Further, the Consortium will be charged with identifying and tailoring informational materials and innovative strategies designed in a culturally competent manner to alert racial, ethnic minority and LBGT older individuals and their families how to prevent financial exploitation. Resources and materials will be designed to ensure that the Older Americans Act (OAA) mandates directing that particular attention be paid to those in greatest economic and social need and who are further isolated by their race/ethnicity, limited English speaking proficiency or sexuality are met.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Policy
GrantorContactText: Dianne Freeman&lt;br/&gt;Dianne.Freeman@acl.hhs.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.