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Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults: Key Factors and Strategies Contributing to Program Sustainability

This brief serves to provide a framework for program sustainability. Despite the positive outcomes associated with evidence-based programs, states and local partners often find it difficult to sustain these programs after the initial grant period due to limited resources in a challenging economic environment. Policymakers and funders are increasingly concerned with allocating scarce resources effectively and efficiently. While many of the examples are based on the experiences of state units on aging and public health departments, the overarching themes are certainly applicable to community-based organizations.

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