National Limb Loss Resource Center | HHS 2024 ACL AOD LLRC 0003

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is this grant opportunity?

This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to fund one organization to operate the National Limb Loss Resource Center.

What type of award is ACL offering?

The award is structured as a five-year cooperative agreement.

How many awards does ACL expect to make?

ACL anticipates making one award under this announcement.

What is the purpose of the National Limb Loss Resource Center?

The overall purpose is to improve quality of life for people of all ages living with limb loss or limb difference, as well as their families and broader support networks.

What kinds of outcomes is the center intended to support?

The center is intended to help make comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based information and practical supports widely available and easy to access, with a broader goal of helping people with and without disabilities fully participate in everyday life. This includes living independently, learning, working, recreation, and community engagement.

Who will the center serve?

The center is expected to serve people of all ages living with limb loss or limb difference, and also support families and broader support networks.

What are the main activity areas applicants must address?

Applicants are expected to lay out a plan to deliver services and supports across seven interconnected activity areas.

Does the opportunity describe what those activity areas include?

Yes. The activity areas include operating a national resource center with information and referral services, maintaining a national website as a central hub for trusted resources, running outreach and education efforts, providing peer mentoring, conducting intentional youth engagement activities, collaborating with relevant partners and stakeholders, and conducting a performance assessment to measure impact and improve services over time.

What is meant by operating a national resource center?

The center is expected to provide information and referral services as part of its national resource center functions.

Is a national website required?

Yes. The selected organization is expected to maintain a national website that serves as a central hub for trusted resources.

What outreach and education expectations are included?

The opportunity includes outreach and education efforts intended to raise awareness and improve access to accurate guidance.

Is peer mentoring part of the required approach?

Yes. The opportunity emphasizes peer mentoring, described as connecting people affected by limb loss or limb difference with trained peers for shared experience and support.

Are there specific requirements related to youth?

Yes. The opportunity calls for intentional youth engagement activities geared toward children, teens, and young adults.

Is collaboration with partners required?

Yes. The selected awardee must collaborate with relevant partners and stakeholders to extend reach and avoid duplication.

Is performance measurement or evaluation required?

Yes. The awardee must conduct a performance assessment to measure impact, improve services over time, and demonstrate results.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to domestic public or private nonprofit entities.

What types of organizations are included in the eligible applicant categories?

Eligible entities include state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education, as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements.

Are faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. The notice explicitly reiterates that faith-based organizations are eligible if they otherwise qualify.

Are community-based organizations eligible?

Yes. Community-based organizations are included among eligible domestic public or private nonprofit entities, as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements.

Are foreign entities eligible to apply?

No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply for or receive an award under this announcement.

What is the opportunity number?

The opportunity number is HHS 2024 ACL AOD LLRC 0003.

What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number?

The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 93.325.

How is this opportunity categorized?

The activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.

What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $4,062,099.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on November 21, 2023.

What is the application due date?

The original application closing date is January 22, 2024.

What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

The announcement specifies the award mechanism as a cooperative agreement over five years, indicating the project will be carried out under that structure as defined by the opportunity.

Is this a competitive opportunity to run a national center?

Yes. The opportunity is intended to fund a single organization to operate the National Limb Loss Resource Center.