Notice of Intent To Award a Single Supplement to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; The Eldercare Locator

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing supplemental funding for the Eldercare Locator program. The Eldercare Locator program helps older adults and their families and caregivers find their way through the maze of services for older adults by linking to a trustworthy network of national, State, Tribal and community organizations and services through a nationally recognized toll-free number. The Eldercare Locator also provides older adults and caregivers who require more in depth support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare consultants who can better triage the situation. The purpose of this announcement is to award supplemental funds to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to support additional staff and enhanced educational tools to better serve callers. Program Name: Eldercare Locator. Award Amount: $134,452. Budget Period: 6/1/2017 to 5/31/2018. Award Type: Cooperative Agreement. Statutory Authority: The statutory authority for grants under this notice is contained in Title IV of the Older Americans Act (OAA) (42 U.S.C. 3032), as amended by the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006. Statutory authority specifically for the Eldercare Locator is contained in Title II of the Older Americans Act (202(a)(21)). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.048 Discretionary Projects.