Long-Term Care Provider Fund Grant

Long-Term Care Provider Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Aging
Amount: US $25,061 - US $1,303,079
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Long-Term Care Provider Fund aims to enhance the health and safety of residents in long-term care facilities by expanding the services of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. This initiative ensures that advocates for nursing home residents provide essential information about their rights. Funded by the Illinois Department of Aging, the program complies with the federal Older Americans Act, which mandates every state to have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long-term care system.

Overview

Long-Term Care Provider Fund The Long-Term Care Provider Fund will be used to improve protection of the health and safety of residents in long-term care facilities through the expansion of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program services. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes and residential care communities. Ombudsmen provide information about resident rights. Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long-term care system. Award Ceiling $1,303,079.00Award Floor $25,061.25

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations