Purdue Extension- A Matter of Balance

This grant awards Purdue Extension the responsibility to deliver an eight‑session “A Matter of Balance – Managing Concerns about Falls” program to older adults in Lake County, Indiana. The curriculum combines fall‑risk education, home‑hazard mitigation, and strength‑balance exercises, while also addressing chronic‑disease prevention. The grant provides $6,800 in direct program costs, paid in two equal installments, and requires monthly performance reporting and the possibility of audit. The contract runs from November 1 2024 through November 1 2025, with renewal contingent on funding and performance. • Deliver 8 evidence‑based sessions covering fall risk, environmental safety, and exercise. • Distribute manuals, pedometers, nightlights, and flashlights to participants. • Report monthly metrics on attendance, education outcomes, and equipment distribution; audits may be conducted at any time. • Funding limited to $6,800 for direct program expenses; additional grant allocation ($22,365) is earmarked but not usable beyond the defined costs.