The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced the availability of approximately $3 million through its Elder Justice Innovation Grants program. ACL plans to award up to eight cooperative agreements, each up to $500,000, to support projects focused on new and emerging issues related to elder justice and adult maltreatment prevention.

Research on the maltreatment of older adults and adults with disabilities remains limited, especially in identifying effective evidence-based prevention, intervention, and remediation practices. In FY25, ACL seeks applications that will implement and test adult maltreatment prevention or adult protective services (APS) intervention programs or initiatives that:

Prevent adult maltreatment from occurring or prevent further harm by intervening early in a situation of adult maltreatment
Measurably improve the outcomes of individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, adult maltreatment

Examples of desired outcomes include reducing the number of adults at risk, preserving autonomy, reducing harm and risk of recurrence, restoring safe living situations, and improving overall well-being for individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Applications are due Monday, August 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Click here to learn more and apply.