ACL Releases Two New Grant Opportunities for Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services for Older Adults

National Association of Counties • December 27, 2022

Deadline to apply for nutrition grants is January 25, 2023

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released two new Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) funding opportunities that counties are eligible for to establish innovative approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nutrition programs and services within the aging services system. The application for the below INNU grants is due January 25, 2023.


The first INNU program provides funding to replicate successful INNU grants in senior nutrition programs that have shown positive participant impacts. The announcement includes three replication model toolkits, which describe each project and provide resources for replication. This grant offers up to $150,000 per year over a 36-month period.


Learn more about past INNU projects here.


The second INNU program focuses on research and will accept proposals to create partnerships between universities or other research organizations in collaboration with aging services organizations to demonstrate whether innovative Senior Nutrition Program interventions impact nutrition, socialization and/or health and well-being outcomes. Applicants are responsible for implementing and evaluating an intervention. This grant offers up to $600,000 per year over a 60-month period.


Learn more about past INNU research projects here.

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By Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • September 1, 2026
The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas is partnering with First Christian Church in Jacksonville to offer a free Benefits & Estate Planning Presentation for Seniors and Caregivers. The informative workshop will be held Thursday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Christian Church Sanctuary, 1920 Beaumont Street in Jacksonville. Presented by Paul Zambie, Managing Attorney with Texas Legal Services Center, the session will help attendees better understand legal and planning issues that can affect older adults and their families. Topics will include wills and trusts, deeds, transfer-on-death deeds, long-term care Medicaid, Medicaid estate recovery, and senior services. This free presentation is designed to give seniors and caregivers practical information to help prepare for life’s challenges and make informed decisions about the future. For more information, contact the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas at 903-218-6500 or 1-800-442-8845.
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