Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Aging

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AoA Grant Programs

Application Instructions

Discretionary Grants - How to Submit a NEW Application by mail

AoA has two types of new grants: Competitive and Non-Competitive. (Non-Competitive grants are awards that are mandated by Congress.)

Application Instructions for New Competitive Grants are included in Program Announcements, which are posted on this web site. These Program Announcements detail the kinds of projects being funded, target populations to be served and other requirements. All Program Announcements can be accessed by going to:

Application Instructions for New Non-Competitive Grants can be downloaded:

BOTH Competitive and Non-Competitive Grant Applications required the following four (4) forms:

Note: To avoid errors when using the SF424 and SF424A fillable MS Word forms, please download the form and use the Save As feature to save it to your computer BEFORE attempting to enter information into the document."

  • OMB Standard Form (SF) 424 – Application for Federal Assistance
  • OMB SF-424A, Budget Information - Nonconstruction Programs
  • OMB SF-424B, Assurances - Nonconstruction Programs
  • Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension And Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying

A Notice of Financial Assistance Awarded will be sent to applicants whose projects have been approved for support by the AoA.

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