Grant Writing Technical Assistance
States are operating under virtually unprecedented budgetary and operational constraints. With fewer resources, states are struggling to implement significant mandatory initiatives, such as budget savings efforts and Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. At the same time, member agencies also face significant challenges with staffing and procurement that are essential to advancing any long-term services and supports (LTSS) initiative, while continuing day-to-day program operations. Specifically, states are facing hiring freezes, furloughs and reductions in force. Additionally, securing outside assistance via release of requests for proposals also has become more challenging. Because of these constraints, several states have asked if NASUAD could provide enhanced technical assistance that essentially augments existing state staff.
NASUAD has a long history of delivering high quality technical assistance to states. The Association provides technical assistance on a variety of Older Americans Act (OAA), Medicaid, and state aging and disability agency program operations. Technical assistance currently is offered under grant-funded efforts as well as limited state specific technical assistance funded by member assessments.
Grant-Funded Technical Assistance (TA)Resources
Grant-funded TA and tools are available in the following areas:
- Older Americans Act State Planning
- Information & Referral
- Ombudsman
- Civic Engagement
- State Aging and Disability Senior Leadership
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
- State Health Insurance Programs
- Affordable Care Act Resources and Materials
For more information on the grant-funded TA resources, above, please visit the Initiatives section of www.nasuad.org.
If you would like assistance with grant writing, please contact Sara Tribe at stribe@nasuad.org.
