National Resource Center for Women and Retirement

The Administration for Community Living, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will award one cooperative agreement to administer the National Resource Center on Women and Retirement to fulfill Section 216 of the Older Americans Act. The primary goal is to enhance financial literacy and combat financial exploitation among women, particularly those with the greatest economic and social needs, including caregivers and individuals with disabilities. The grantee will be responsible for developing targeted outreach strategies, forming partnerships with state and nonprofit organizations, and providing technical assistance to support program development and service delivery. Deliverables include the creation and dissemination of accessible educational materials such as publications, workshops, audio-visual content, and social media resources, all designed to inform practice, policy, and public understanding. The project will operate over a three-year period from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2029, structured as three 12-month budget periods, with funding ranging from $238,900 to $239,000 per budget period. The federal share is capped at 75% of total project costs, requiring a minimum 25% non-federal cost share from the recipient, which must be fully honored if committed during application. All applicants must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and maintain registration throughout the award period, and applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the deadline of August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The application package requires a 20-page project narrative, a budget narrative with no page limit, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, Key Contacts, Lobbying Certification, and Project Site Location forms, along with proof of nonprofit status, indirect cost agreement, commitment letters, and resumes or job descriptions for key personnel. The evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system, with the highest points allocated to Response, Impact, and Resources and Capabilities, and includes mandatory pass/fail criteria for responsiveness and a risk review for awards over $250,000. The grantee must comply fully with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, the Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act requiring reporting of subawards over $30,000 and executive compensation, and anti-discrimination provisions prohibiting bias based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected traits. Compliance with restrictions on