ACL is announcing a $50 million
funding opportunity to support efforts by Aging and Disability
Resource Centers (ADRCs) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
COVID-19 emergency.
The novel coronavirus has disproportionately affected older
adults and people with disabilities. This funding will support ADRCs in
their work connecting these populations to community resources, ensuring
coordination across state and local agencies, and addressing pressing needs
resulting from the pandemic including social isolation, food
insecurity, and access to personal care services.
The funding is the result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act signed into law last month. All states and
territories are eligible for funding and encouraged to apply. Funding will
be distributed based on population estimates of individuals who are age 60
and older and individuals of all ages who have disabilities.
ACL will host a conference call on the funding opportunity
tomorrow, April 9, at 2:00pm ET. Join the informational call:
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