The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, has forecasted a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Advancing Strategies to Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions." The cooperative agreement will fund up to five awardees who will develop and implement multi-faceted strategies to support both the delivery and sustainability of evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs for older adults suffering from one or more behavioral health conditions.

This funding initiative is supported by the Empowering Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities through Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs Assistance Listing (93.734), and is financed by the Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF). The purpose is to expand the reach and impact of CDSME programs, ensuring they are effectively integrated and sustainable within communities, especially for the aging population dealing with behavioral health challenges. The program emphasizes community-driven approaches and encourages partnerships to bolster systemic support structures.

The funding opportunity anticipates distributing approximately $6,203,143 in total program funding, with each award ranging between $1,100,000 and $1,250,000. Matching contributions are not required for applicants, allowing broader participation. The estimated project start date is set for September 1, 2025, aligning with the estimated award announcement on the same date.

Eligible applicants include a diverse array of organizations and governmental entities, such as independent school districts, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, city and county governments, public and state-controlled higher education institutions, public housing authorities, tribal governments, and other special district governments. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are also eligible, while foreign entities are excluded from applying.

Key dates to note include an estimated post date of April 23, 2025, with applications due by June 23, 2025. The forecast version was last updated on April 10, 2025, with no pre-application deadlines or submission requirements beyond the final due date currently specified.

Applicants or interested parties may contact Laura Plunkett at 202-795-7450 for further information. Additional updates and the official application portal can be found at the Administration for Community Living’s website, https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities.