Good afternoon, SECs, 

Here are a few announcements to kick off the week: 

Benefits Enrollment Center Request for Proposals:
We are excited to share that the Request for Proposals for the Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) grant is now open! The goal of the BEC program is to promote lasting transformations to the ways older adults and adults living with disabilities are assisted with enrolling in and retaining the benefits they are eligible for. For information about this grant and to access the full RFP, please visit: https://www.ncoa.org/article/bec-funding-opportunity/

If you have any questions regarding the BEC grant opportunity, please email us directly at Center4EWB@ncoa.org. Questions will be accepted until Nov. 14, 2025.

Additionally, a reminder that the Call for Presentations for NCOA's 2026 Age+Action Conference is live! The deadline for presentation submissions is Friday, December 5th.

Savvy Saving Seniors Financial Education Webinar Series:
Don't forget to join us this month for a two-part webinar series designed to help professionals empower older adults to safeguard their financial well-being This two-part series highlights the Savvy Saving Seniors® Financial Education Curriculum and provides facilitator toolkits with step-by-step guides, presentation materials, and participant handbooks.
  • Part 1: Becoming Resource-FULL with the Help of Benefits and Peace of Mind Savings
    Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. ET
  • Part 2: Steps to Avoid Scams
    Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. ET
    • You register for the webinar series here: Helping Older Adults Become Savvy Saving Seniors. We look forward to seeing you there!

    How Older Adults Can Get Food Assistance during Government Shutdown:
    NCOA has published an article on ways older adults can get support with food assistance during the government shutdown. Read the full article here: Government Shutdown and Food Assistance: How Older Adults Can Get Help
    Best,
    The CEW Team

    Center for Economic Well-Being Team
    Phone: 571-527-3900 

    www.ncoa.org | @NCOAging 


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