The U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports." This grant aims to strengthen state and territory No Wrong Door (NWD) System infrastructure to improve access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) by streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. The ACL plans to issue up to 10 awards through two-year cooperative agreements, with funding ranging from $350,000 to $450,000 per project. The total funding available for this opportunity is $4,000,000.

The initiative supports states in modernizing their access to public services through workforce development, IT system improvements, referral process efficiency, and governance enhancements. Applicants must propose projects that align with at least one of the four core NWD functions: governance and administration, outreach and coordination, person-centered counseling, and streamlined eligibility processes. Successful applications should demonstrate measurable, sustainable outcomes and emphasize multi-agency collaboration to guide NWD System integration.

Eligibility for this funding includes domestic public or private non-profit entities, such as state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and hospitals. Cost-sharing or matching is not required. The submission process involves a letter of intent due on February 19, 2025, and a full application deadline of March 17, 2025. An informational conference call will be held on February 5, 2025.

The review process evaluates applications based on seven criteria, including problem statement, approach, outcomes, organizational capacity, budget, work plan, and letters of commitment. Each application must be submitted via Grants.gov, and all applicants must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Selected applicants will receive cooperative agreements and must work closely with ACL and technical assistance partners to implement and sustain their projects.

For further details, prospective applicants can contact Ami Patel at NoWrongDoor@acl.hhs.gov or call 202-795-7376. Additional grant management inquiries can be directed to Howard Nicholas at 202-795-7275. The anticipated project start date is September 1, 2025. This funding opportunity represents a strategic investment in improving access to LTSS by fostering collaboration among state agencies, community organizations, and service providers.