Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations

This solicitation provides disaster assistance grants to State Units on Aging and federally recognized Tribal Organizations currently receiving funding under Title VI of the Older Americans Act, with funding aimed at addressing immediate needs arising from Presidentially declared major disasters under the Robert T. Stafford Act. A total of up to seven awards will be made, each with a one-year performance period, and the total program funding available is $600,000, with individual awards ranging from $30,000 to $200,000. Eligible expenses include gap-filling services such as outreach, information and assistance, counseling, case management, advocacy, additional meals and food, replacement of damaged senior center equipment, staff overtime, emergency medications, transportation, and other urgent requirements, provided these costs are not otherwise covered by other disaster relief resources. Applicants must demonstrate that their proposed intervention responds to a federally declared disaster, including precise details on the affected counties, incident period, and the number of older adults impacted, and must align their efforts with the Aging Network and the needs of underserved populations, including those with disabilities and in rural areas. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and must include mandatory forms such as SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, Key Contacts, Lobbying Certification, and Project/Performance Site Location forms, alongside a project narrative limited to eight pages and an unrestricted budget narrative. Applicants must also submit supporting documents including an indirect cost agreement if applicable, commitment letters from partners, proof of nonprofit status, and resumes or job descriptions for key personnel. Grantees are governed by the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements under 2 CFR 200, effective October 1, 2025, and the HHS Grants Policy Statement, which replaces the prior 45 CFR 75 regulations, with all terms and conditions specified in the Notice of Award. Indirect costs may be claimed either through an approved institutional rate or a de minimis rate of 15% of modified total direct costs. Recipients must comply with all federal anti-discrimination laws and ensure subrecipients and partners do the same, and must adhere to the Administration for Community Living’s mission and strategic priorities through responsible fiscal management, performance reporting, and evaluation. Financial and performance reports are required post-award, with additional reporting obligations under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act for any sub