Scaling Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

For program and eligibility questions:
Kari Benson
AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

For financial and budget questions:
Rasheed Williams
AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

For grant review process and application status questions contact:
Kari Benson
AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov

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The Administration for Community Living provides funding to help communities reduce falls and/or falls risk among older adults and adults with disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs. Projects must engage populations age 60 and older, prioritizing those with the greatest social and economic need, including rural areas.

This funding opportunity has 2 goals.

1. On a statewide level, increase participation among older adults and adults with disabilities in the Stepping On program and the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) clinical screening tool while also building the capacity and resources needed to effectively serve the participants.
2. Develop and disseminate section 508-compliant resources based on what the grant activities show.

A detailed list of required components is provided in the application instructions.

Eligible applicants:

• State Units on Aging
• Domestic public or private nonprofit entities, including state and local governments
• Tribal governments or organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American)
• Faith-based organizations
• Community-based organizations
• Hospitals
• Institutions of higher education

Award ceiling: Up to $740,162 in year 1, and up to $600,000 in year 2 and year 3
Project period: 3 years
Estimated number of awards: 8
Estimated total program funding: $15,521,296

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

While not required, potential applicants are encouraged to email a letter of intent to Aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov by July 6, 2026.