Closed · HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-OMRC-0128 · CFDA 93.048 · Discretionary

National Ombudsman Resource Center

Federal grant opportunity posted by Administration for Community Living, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$516K-$516K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 29, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

National Ombudsman Resource Center is a closed discretionary listing from Administration for Community Living that offered $516,407 -- $516,407 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$516K-$516K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
93.048
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - National Ombudsman Resource Center - is cataloged under number HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-OMRC-0128 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.048, posted by Administration for Community Living. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 29, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $516,407 -- $516,407. The agency has projected $516,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $516,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $516,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 29, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$516,407 -- $516,407

Close Date

July 29, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Posted

June 29, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$516,407

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

ACL plans to compete a new cooperative agreement for one (1) award to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC). The purpose of NORC is to provide support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks to enhance the skills, knowledge, and management capacity of the State Ombudsman programs. As a result of this grant, ACL expects state Ombudsman will improve their skills and ability to effectively advocate for residents in long-term care facilities.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Kari Benson contactelderjustice@acl.hhs.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 29, 2026
Close Date July 29, 2026
Archive Date October 31, 2026
Last Updated June 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "National Ombudsman Resource Center", offered by Administration for Community Living. It is associated with CFDA program 93.048. ACL plans to compete a new cooperative agreement for one (1) award to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC). The purpose of NORC is to provide support, technical assista...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 29, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $516,407 -- $516,407. Total estimated funding: $516,407. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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