Deadline: 24-May-21
The Department of Health and Human Services and Administration for Community Living is accepting proposals for the Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services – Statewide Research to support research and documentation of innovative and promising practices, including those that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, that have the potential that enhance the quality, effectiveness and proven outcomes of nutrition services programs within the aging services network.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to verify the effectiveness of SNP innovative policies created during COVID-19 in order to improve health indicators among those served or the capacity of organizations to provide services.
Project goals and outcomes must relate to the OAA SNP intents specifically:
- Reduce hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition,
- Promote socialization (socialization approaches enhance the opportunity for human connection), and
- Promote health and well-being by delaying the onset of adverse health conditions, through the provision of meals and associated nutrition services to vulnerable older adults who are in greatest social and economic need.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $ 1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $ 600,000
- Award Floor: $ 400,000
- Length of Project Period: 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods
Eligibility Criteria
- Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332358