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Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers

Funds a center of excellence built around one chosen theme in helping older adults stay independent.

Aging research is enormous and unfocused; a center that tries to cover everything about growing old ends up strong at nothing. This award asks for the opposite.

What it funds is a center of excellence in geriatrics research and research education, aimed at increasing scientific knowledge that leads to better ways of maintaining or restoring independence in older people.

The condition that decide

Center-of-excellence grants establishing or strengthening a geriatrics research and research-education program organized around one chosen key area of aging research, aimed at helping substantial populations of older adults keep or regain independence.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.25 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-AG-28-001Source: www.grants.gov