U.S. Administration on Aging, National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

Background
The U.S. Administration on Aging aims to enhance the knowledge and improve the delivery of services to older adults in American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities through the establishment of the Native American Resource Center (NARC). The NARC's primary goal is to address health issues, long-term care, elder abuse, and other challenges faced by these populations.

Grant Details
The NARC will focus on three main objectives:
1) Gather information relevant to older adults in AI/AN/NH communities;
2) Perform research to understand the needs and challenges faced by these populations;
3) Disseminate research results and provide technical assistance and training to entities serving these older adult populations.

Applicants are expected to outline anticipated program outcomes, measurement methods for these outcomes, and criteria for determining the overall success of their proposed activities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include organizations that can demonstrate experience in serving AI/AN/NH older populations and have a plan for addressing the specific needs identified in their application.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant will be determined based on the specific project proposals submitted by applicants.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity has not been explicitly stated; however, individual grant awards may vary based on project scope and funding availability.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be performed nationally, focusing on American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.