Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Aging awarded $102,529 to the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Service Department under the Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services program (CFDA 93.698) on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2028. This two-year formula grant funds the enhancement and expansion of coordinated adult protective services (APS) systems serving older adults and adults with disabilities throughout New Mexico. The award supports the state's capacity to receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable populations.

The funded activities enable the department's Consumer & Elder Rights division to strengthen APS operations through allowable uses that include developing multidisciplinary team structures for elder abuse case review, implementing secure data tracking systems, creating culturally appropriate policies and procedures, establishing training modules for service providers and community members, and connecting victims to critical support services. These capacity-building and direct service delivery initiatives are designed to enhance inter-agency coordination and expand provider competency in identifying and responding to elder maltreatment across the state.