ACL Announcement and Upcoming Events (July 2025)

ACL Awards $5.3 Million to Enhance State NWD Systems

ACL’s Office of Network Advancement has awarded 12 new grants through the Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports funding opportunity. These two-year grants, totaling $5.3 million, will strengthen state No Wrong Door System infrastructure to make it easier for individuals in need of long-term services and supports (LTSS) to connect to existing community resources.

The following states received grants:

• California 

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Missouri

• North Carolina

• Rhode Island

• Texas

• Utah

• Vermont

• Virginia

• Wisconsin 

Grantee activities include aligning No Wrong Door goals with state multisector plans on aging, establishing or strengthening governance committees, modernizing information technology systems, expanding community partnerships, and strengthening the No Wrong Door workforce.

All states and territories can access support through the No Wrong Door Resource Center (NWDRC). The NWDRC provides national technical assistance to modernize outreach, information, referral, and enrollment processes through a person-first approach — striving for more efficient and user-friendly navigation of services and programs. For more information, email nowrongdoor@acl.hhs.gov

Upcoming Events

Here are some upcoming aging-focused conferences and events where you can learn from national experts, connect across sectors, and share your own insights. Whether you're advancing a Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA), exploring innovative models, or deepening your understanding of aging policy and practice, these gatherings offer timely opportunities to engage and grow. Don’t miss the chance to bring new ideas back to your community!

Alliance for Health Policy Signature Series Summit - Aging in America: Wednesday July 23, 2025 (Washington, DC)
Register here for the Summit
Register here for the Summit Welcome Reception
Join the 2025 Signature Series Summit on Aging in America, an event hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy in Washington, DC. As the U.S. population aged 65+ is set to grow by nearly 50% by 2050, this expert-led summit offers a front-row seat to the pressing policy questions shaping the future of aging in America.

ADvancing States HCBS Conference: August 24-25, 2025 (In-Person: Baltimore, MD) and September 17-18, 2025 (Virtual)
Register Here
Celebrate over four decades of innovation and impact at the 41st Annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference, the premier event for policymakers, providers, and stakeholders in long-term services and supports. Hosted by ADvancing States, this gathering focuses on enhancing both service delivery and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.

Grantmakers in Aging Annual Conference: October 21-24, 2025 (Long Beach, CA)
Register here
As our nation grows older and more diverse, the future of aging demands fresh thinking, deeper collaboration, and bold philanthropic leadership. The 2025 GIA Annual Conference brings together funders, changemakers, and innovators committed to creating a better future for older adults.

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting: November 12-15, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Call for Late Breaking Abstracts! Submit by August 21, 2025
Register here
Hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) the meeting offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and engage with cutting-edge scholarship, top-rated speakers, and innovative exhibitors. As a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary conference, GSA 2025 is your opportunity to connect with thought leaders and shape the future of aging research.

Help shape the scientific dialogue by submitting an abstract before the deadline! This is your opportunity to share your research, insights, and innovations with a global community of aging scholars and professionals.

American Society On Aging - On Aging April 20-24, 2026 (Atlanta, GA): Call for Proposals Due August 8, 2025
Submit a Proposal to Present by 8/8/25
ASA invites you to submit a proposal for their upcoming On Aging event—an opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to critical conversations in the field. 

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