The National Council on Aging (NCOA), through funding provided by the Mother Cabrini Foundation, is considering applications from community-based organizations to provide mental health support to older adults in rural New York state. Selected organizations will receive a $5,000 honorarium and all materials to host the long-term “Get Empowered: Embrace Your Mental Well-Being” program. The application deadline is April 19, 2026.

The opportunity is open to community-based organizations that serve older adults (55+) from diverse populations across rural New York state that are interested in developing or enhancing behavioral health programming; and have access to a facility where workshops can be hosted

Participating organizations will identify and support two staff members to implement the program. These staff will be required to attend a project kick-off call on May 14 at 3 pm Eastern time; complete a pre-program survey and a 6-month follow-up survey in April 2027; participate in the Get Empowered: Embrace Your Mental Well-Being facilitator training (approximately 5-6 hours of asynchronous and synchronous training); implement the program, which consists of three sessions (60-90 minutes each) at least two times between May and October 2026; engage at least 40 participants in the program; support the participant evaluation process; and collect and provide at least two client testimonials with participant contact information and photos that highlight the program impact.

To apply at the online submission portal, click here