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Closed on Aug 25, 2026

Legal Assistance Enhancement Program Grants

Administration for Community Living · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-LAEP-0055

Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 26, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 25, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHHS-2026-ACL-AOA-LAEP-0055
AgencyAdministration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.048
PostedJun 29, 2026
DeadlineAug 25, 2026
Award ceiling$250,000
Award floor$100,000
Expected number of awards5
Estimated total program funding$1,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereAug 26, 2026

Summary from the notice

To carry out Older Americans Act Section 307(a)(11), and 45 C.F.R. 1321.93 and 1324.303, ACL plans to fund approximately five (5) cooperative agreements to expand or improve the delivery of legal services to older adults through public-private partnerships at the state and local levels. Enhancements made through this funding opportunity will support measurable and sustainable improvements to the delivery of a full range of legal assistance to older adults, from legal advice to full representation.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)

Eligibility details from the notice

Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

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