Pension Counseling & Information Projects

Closed Posted

Opportunity number
HHS-2024-ACL-AOA-PCRP-0015
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$175,000 to $200,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Income Security and Social Services
Eligible applicants
  • Unrestricted
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living is seeking applicants for the Pension Counseling & Information Projects grant opportunity. The goal is to empower older adults through information, resources, and tools that promote understanding of pension rights and assist in maintaining financial stability. Successful applicants will demonstrate expertise in advising and representing individuals denied pension benefits, and the capacity to deliver regional services with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The evaluation criteria will assess the project's relevance, approach, budget, impact, and organizational capacity. Letters of Intent are due by April 19, 2024, and applications are due by May 20, 2024.

ACL plans to award six (6) new cooperative agreements ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 per year for a 60-month project period. Applicants must provide a 20% cost share/match. The grant is authorized under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects (CFDA 93.048) funding.

Synopsis

The goal of the Pension Counseling & Information Program is to reduce the risk of financial insecurity by empowering individuals through information, resources, and tools. The regional counseling projects promote an understanding of pension rights, and seeks to assist older adults in maintaining or achieving financial stability. This program strives to maximize the independence of older individuals, and empower them to make informed choices so that they can live well in retirement. Successful applicants will demonstrate a proven track record of advising and representing individuals who have been denied employer or union-sponsored pensions or other retirement savings plan benefits, and will have the capacity to deliver services on a regional basis. Successful applicants will also have a recognized history of serving older people who may be economically marginalized, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Files

File Type Posted
PRCP FAQs_V5 FINAL (002).pdf PDF
Foa_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACL-AOA-PCRP-0015 (2).pdf PDF

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