National Legal Assistance and Elder Rights Projects

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	Federal Grant Title:	National Legal Assistance and Elder Rights Projects
	CFDA Number:	93.048
	CFDA Description:	Special Programs for the Aging_Title IV_and Title II_Discretionary Projects
	Federal Agency Name:	Administration on Aging
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2005-AOA-LA-0505
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	May 20, 2005
	Creation Date:	May 20, 2005
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 08, 2005 Postmarked By
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Aug 11, 2005
	Expected Number of Awards:	5
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,250,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$150,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants According to Section 420(c) of the Act as amended in 2000, applicants must be national nonprofit organizations experienced in providing support and technical assistance on a nationwide basis to states, area agencies on aging, legal assistance providers, ombudsmen, elder abuse prevention programs, and other organizations interested in the legal rights of older individuals
Grant Description: National Legal Assistance and Elder Rights Projects are aimed at building and strengthening the national system of legal assistance and improving the quality and accessibility of the legal assistance provided to older people. AoA plans to fund approximately five (5) new grant projects through this competition. Each project will be funded at a federal share of approximately $150,000 per year for a project period of three years, contingent on the availability of federal funds. According to Section 420(c) of the Act as amended in 2000, applicants must be national nonprofit organizations experienced in providing support and technical assistance on a nationwide basis to states, area agencies on aging, legal assistance providers, ombudsmen, elder abuse prevention programs, and other organizations interested in the legal rights of older individuals.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp
Grant Announcement Contact: Brandt.Chvirko@aoa.hhs.gov Brandt Chvirko
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