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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.

The Department of the Treasury has reissued guidance for the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which distributes $150 billion to states, tribal governments, and eligible local governments to help them manage costs associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency. This guidance outlines how the funds should be used, ensuring expenditures are necessary and incurred due to the pandemic, fall outside the existing budget as of March 27, 2020, and occur within the defined period from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. It also provides nonexclusive examples of both eligible and ineligible expenses, discussing conditions under which funds can be used to support various sectors like healthcare, public safety, and economic relief efforts. Recipients need to ensure compliance and maintain records to avoid repayment of improperly utilized funds.