[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 43492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-17585]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
The Eldercare Locator
SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing
the application deadline and supplemental funding for the Eldercare
Locator program. The Eldercare Locator program helps older adults and
their families and caregivers find their way through the maze of
services for older adults by linking to a trustworthy network of
national, State, Tribal and community organizations and services
through a nationally recognized toll-free number. The Eldercare Locator
also provides older adults and caregivers who require more in depth
support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare
consultants who can better triage the situation. The purpose of this
notice is to award supplemental funds to the National Association of
Area Agencies on Aging to provide for additional eldercare consultants.
Program Name: Eldercare Locator.
Award Amount: $250,000.
Project Period: 6/1/2013 to 5/31/2018.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement.
Statutory Authority: The statutory authority for grants under
this notice is contained in Title IV of the Older Americans Act
(OAA) (42 U.S.C. 3032), as amended by the Older Americans Act
Amendments of 2006. Statutory authority specifically for the
Eldercare Locator is contained in Title II of the Older Americans
Act (202(a)(21).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.048,
Discretionary Projects.
DATES:
Application Submission deadline: August 21, 2014.
The supplemental funds will be issued no later than
September 30, 2014.
I. Program Description
The Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Administration
for Community Living, has been funding the Eldercare Locator (the
Locator) since 1991. The Eldercare Locator links older persons and
their caregivers to resources through a nationally recognized toll-free
number, 1-800-677-1116 and Web site (www.eldercare.gov). Since
inception, over 2.7 million older adults, caregivers, professionals and
others have used the Locator toll-free number to find resources for
older adults in any U.S. community. The goal is to provide users with
the information and resources they need that will help older persons
live independently and safely in their homes and communities for as
long as possible.
The Eldercare Locator call center utilizes live agents to help
callers find their way through the maze of services for older adults by
linking to a trustworthy network of national, State, Tribal and
community organizations and services. In 2011, an additional feature
was added to assist older adults and caregivers who require more in
depth support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare
consultants who can better triage the situation. In addition written
materials are provided to further educate callers and users of the Web
site on a variety of topics such as fall prevention, housing, and
advanced care planning.
II. Justification for the Supplemental Funding
Since 2011, the demand for eldercare consultant services has
increased dramatically, doubling in the last year. During the last 6
months, 40% of the calls escalated to eldercare consultants were
individuals calling with multiple and very complex issues. Because of
the complexity, eldercare consultant calls are about 5 minutes longer
than a regular information specialist call which averages about 5
minutes. There is a need to increase the number of eldercare
consultants to handle this higher demand for intense consultation. In
addition, there is a need to increase the availability of resource
materials available to supplement and educate the callers about complex
eldercare issues.
III. Eligible Applicants: Current Grantee
Evaluation Criteria: ACL will use the following evaluation criteria
to ensure that proposed activities are within the approved scope and
budget of the grant:
Approach
Is the purpose of the funding clearly described? Does it reflect a
coherent and feasible approach for successfully addressing the
identified problem and achieving the identified outcome(s)? Is the
project work plan clear and comprehensive? Does it include sensible and
feasible timeframes for the accomplishment of tasks presented? Does the
work plan include specific objectives and tasks that are linked to
measurable outcomes?
Budget
Is the budget justified with respect to the adequacy and
reasonableness of resources requested? Are budget line items clearly
delineated and consistent with work plan objectives?
Project Impact
Are the expected project benefits/results clear, realistic, and
consistent with the objectives and purpose of the project? In addition,
information previously provided in semi-annual reports will be
considered in evaluating the proposal.
IV. Application and Submission Requirements
A. SF 424--Application for Federal Assistance.
B. SF 424A--Budget Information.
C. Separate Budget Narrative/Justification.
D. SF 424B--Assurances. Note: Be sure to complete this form
according to instructions and have it signed and dated by the
authorized representative (see item 18d of the SF 424).
E. Lobbying Certification.
F. Program narrative--no more than 4- pages.
G. Work Plan.
H. Grantee will be required to access the application kit in
www.GrantSolutions.gov to submit all materials for this application.
V. Application Review Information
Application will be reviewed by Federal staff.
VI. Agency Contact
For further information or comments regarding this program
expansion supplement, contact Sherri Clark, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Office of
External Affairs, One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001;
telephone (202) 357-3506; email [email protected].
Dated: July 22, 2014.
Kathy Greenlee,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
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