FY2024 Elder Justice Innovation Grants- Option 1

Background
The purpose of the EJIG program is to support the development and advancement of new and emerging issues related to elder justice. Funded projects will contribute to the improvement of the field of elder abuse prevention and intervention at large, such as by developing materials, programs, etc. that can be widely disseminated and/or replicated.

Funded projects will also contribute by establishing and/or contributing to the evidence-base of knowledge.

Grant Details
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the proliferation of appropriate, acceptable, and effective emergency and transitional housing and supportive services for older adults, including those with disabilities, who are experiencing abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. The program announcement plans to award up to five (5) cooperative agreements, ranging from $350,000 - $500,000 per year for a 24-month project period.

The funded projects are expected to improve knowledge of elder shelter models that are successful in providing emergency shelter/transitional housing to older adults. They will also provide appropriate supportive services and transition older adults from emergency housing back to stable housing of their choice. Additionally, they will identify mechanisms that contribute to effective elder shelter models and understand optimal methods for determining and measuring which services produce better outcomes for older adults who have experienced abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. The projects will also address disparities among underserved populations among older adults who have experienced abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Eligibility Requirements
Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.

Applicants must provide 20% of the project’s total cost as matching funds.

Period of Performance
The project period will be for 24 months with two 12-month budget periods.

Applications for continuation funding beyond the initial year will be reviewed on a non-competitive basis.

Grant Value
$5,825,000 is available for approximately five (5) new cooperative agreements ranging from $350,000 - $500,000 each.