ACL National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Resource Center
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-CSSG-0028
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $992,562
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- City/Township Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Independent School Districts
- Points of contact
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- Kari Benson aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov (202) 401-4634
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Administration for Community Living is soliciting applications to fund one National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center through a cooperative agreement, with applications due July 22, 2026.
Eligible applicants include domestic public or private nonprofits, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. No cost sharing is required.
The cooperative agreement will be awarded as a single grant totaling $2,977,686 over three 12-month budget periods (September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2029), at $992,562 per budget period. The funding range per applicant per budget period is $750,000 to $992,562.
The Resource Center will serve as a central connector to the aging network, delivering individualized and tiered technical assistance, high-quality education, and resources to increase older adults' and adults with disabilities' participation in evidence-based CDSME and Self-Management Support Programs. Key activities include providing universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance; conducting expert-led training; facilitating peer-to-peer learning; developing Section 508-compliant resources; building and maintaining a secure cloud-based database for participant-level data; leading the Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day event; conducting network surveys; and implementing quality improvement cycles. All work aligns with the Older Americans Act, Title III-D, and ACL's Whole Person Health strategic priority.
Applicants must propose at least three goals with direct impact on older adults' health outcomes and independence. The project narrative is limited to 20 pages. Merit review scoring totals 100 points across five categories: Purpose and Need (6 points), Response and Work Plan (33 points), Impact (38 points), Resources and Capabilities (23 points), and Budget (5 points).
The Assistance Listing is 93.734. Expected award date is September 30, 2026.
Synopsis
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to support one organization through a cooperative agreement to serve as the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center. This center will act as a central connector to the aging network for the discretionary and formula funded CDSME grants. It will offer individualized and tiered technical assistance, high-quality education, and a wide range of resources to increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in evidence based CDSME and Self-Management Support Programs. The Resource Center will help the network provide cost-effective services that align with the purposes of the Older Americans Act, Title III-D. They will promote the advancement of the CDSME network through building partnerships, supporting data collection, reporting metrics, highlighting key achievements, and engaging stakeholders to encourage long-term sustainability of the programs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-aoa-cssg-0028-rev4_62626.pdf | ||
| hhs-2026-acl-aoa-cssg-0028_v3.pdf |
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