National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) Cooperative Agreement

Research Focus & Contribution

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) seeks to establish a single cooperative agreement to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, which will serve as the backbone infrastructure supporting the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. NORC will deliver technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to strengthen state ombudsman networks' ability to advocate effectively for residents in long-term care facilities. The center will focus on enhancing ombudsman skills, knowledge, and organizational management capacity across state programs. Success is measured by demonstrable improvements in state ombudsmen's advocacy effectiveness and their capacity to address resident concerns and rights protection in long-term care settings.

At-a-Glance

• Who can apply: Organizations capable of operating a national resource center supporting state ombudsman programs; specific eligibility criteria not stated.
• Funding & project length: Not stated.
• Award / mechanism: Cooperative agreement (single award).
• Key dates: Not stated.
• Best fit for: Organizations with expertise in long-term care advocacy, ombudsman program operations, and technical assistance delivery to state-level networks.

Note: This opportunity lacks critical details on funding amount, project duration, application deadlines, and detailed eligibility requirements. Contact ACL directly for the full funding announcement.