The National Council on Aging announced it will award up to 18 community-based organizations with up to $290,000 each over two years to test a new approach that aims to increase access to falls prevention interventions for underserved older populations and communities. Nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit housing providers, are eligible to apply. A Letter of Interest, which is required, is due by February 10, 2025, at 10:59 PM CT; the application deadline is March 21, 2025, at 10:59 PM CT. NCOA will host an information session for this funding opportunity on January 30, 2:00-3:00 PM CT; register to attend here. For additional information on this funding opportunity and the application process visit this site

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.