Legal Assistance Enhancement Program Grants

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $100K-$250K in funding, up to $250K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 25, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Open to all applicant types

Eligibility

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.

Agency

Legal Assistance Enhancement Program Grants is administered by Administration for Community Living (ACL), listed via Grants.gov.