Formula Grant 2201MSLOC6

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded a $312,536 Formula Grant to the Mississippi Department of Human Services under the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program (CFDA 93.747). The grant period runs from August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.

The funding will support the Mississippi Department of Human Services' efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate elder abuse prevention programs and practices in the state. Specifically, the department will demonstrate approaches to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation through adult protective services and other interventions. The goal of the Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program is to help states and communities address this issue and protect older Americans. As the state agency, the Mississippi Department of Human Services will oversee grant-funded activities.