Back in January, ACL sent out a draft of the March activities for Nutrition Month. We asked for comments and feedback from stakeholders and ACL Regions. Based on the feedback we received, we decided to adjust the focus of our celebration. We have been advised the that the phrase, “National Nutrition Month” is a trademarked one. So during March, we will now celebrate the “OAA National Senior Nutrition Program”* instead.  This program began in March of 1972, and has a rich and vibrant history across the Nation.

New Materials for Older Americans Month We continue to add materials to help you #MakeYourMark for #OAM2020 this May! As items are released, we'll keep you informed on the latest releases. Here's what is new:

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has updates to a forecasted new funding opportunity that will be open in the near future.

Update: The resources referenced in this announcement have moved. The complete toolkit can be found on ADvancing States’ current HCBS Business Acumen Center website.

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened a new funding opportunity for the 

Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Register This webinar will cover common and less common sources of funding for APS. It is hosted by ACL's Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center (APS TARC). Speakers:

Register now for an informational webinar on Wednesday, February 12 at 11 am ET.

Webinar Date: February 13, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST The first webinar will be on Thursday, February 13. The webinar will be hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and l include an overview of HHS-funded transportation programs and opportunities for collaboration. Register for this webinar.

Register for the webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at 3:000 - 4:30 pm ET.