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The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living, has announced funding to improve Adult Protective Services (APS) in response to COVID-19. This funding, sourced from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, aims to enhance APS in areas like remote work, scam response, and community outreach. States must submit a Letter of Assurance and an Initial Spend Plan by March 3, 2021, to receive their portion of the $93,880,000 available. The grants will be distributed based on the proportion of elderly individuals in each state.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced a funding opportunity for State Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs to help address abuse and neglect during the COVID-19 public health emergency. These funds, totaling $4 million, are part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and are intended to enhance the capacity of Ombudsman programs to respond to residential complaints. State Agencies on Aging must submit a Letter of Assurance by March 3, 2021, detailing how the funds will be used and ensuring the funds supplement, not replace, existing resources. This opportunity focuses on improving complaint investigations, resuming in-person visits, conducting education and outreach, and more.