project grants

project grants Sec. 401. The Secretary is authorized to carry out the purposes of this Act through grants to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution and contracts with any such agency, organization, or institution or with any individual— (a) to study current patterns and conditions of living of older persons and identify factors which are beneficial or detrimental to the wholesome and meaningful living of such persons; (b) to develop or demonstrate new approaches, techniques, and methods (including multipurpose activity centers) which hold promise of substantial contribution toward wholesome and meaningful living for older persons; (c) to develop or demonstrate approaches, methods, and techniques for achieving or improving coordination of community services for older persons; or (d) to evaluate these approaches, techniques, and methods, as well as others which may assist older persons Io enjoy wholesome and meaningful living and to continue to contribute to the strength and welfare of our Nation.