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| 93.045 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING_TITLE III, PART C_NUTRITION SERVICES |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Older Americans Act of 1965, Parts A and C, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 85 Stat. 108; Public Law 92-258, 86 Stat. 88; Public Law 93-29, 87 Stat. 301; Public Law 93-351, 88 Stat. 357; Public Law 94-135, 89 Stat. 713; Public Law 95-65, 91 Stat. 269; Public Law 95-478, 92 Stat. 513; Public Law 97-115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Title III, Part C, Public Law 100-175; Public Law 100-628; 42 U.S.C. 3030e-3030g; Public Law 102-375; Public 106-501. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To provide grants to States to support nutrition services including nutritious meals, nutrition education and other appropriate nutrition services for older Americans in order to maintain health, independence and quality of life. Meals may be served in a congregate setting or delivered to the home, if the older individual is homebound. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Formula Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Local projects must provide a hot or other appropriate meal which complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provides one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), at least once per day, five or more days per week, except in rural areas where a lesser frequency is determined feasible, to eligible people aged 60 and over and their spouses. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Only States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors are eligible to receive these grants. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Older individuals aged 60 and over and their spouses, especially those older individuals with the greatest social need or those with the greatest economic need, and in certain cases, under age 60, if the individual is handicapped or disabled and resides with an older individual. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is subject only to the State Plan Consolidation Section of E.O. 12372. State plans are covered under this Section, but intergovernmental consultation review is excluded. |
| Application Procedure |
| Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State Plan instructions. |
| Award Procedure |
| The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula. |
| Deadlines |
| Funds are awarded to State Agencies on Aging based on the Federal fiscal year. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| States are entitled to these grants by statute. |
| Appeals |
| Appeals are processed in accordance with the HHS regulations in 45 CFR Part 1321, and Section 2112 of Title 28, U.S.C. |
| Renewals |
| State Plans are submitted for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year period, with annual revisions as necessary. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Formula grants are 85 percent Federal and 15 percent nonfederal. The nonfederal contribution may be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including plant, equipment, or services. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| Reports |
| SF 269 Financial Status Report (Semi-annual) and the annual Program Performance Report. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of State and Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133. |
| Records |
| Records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of the final expenditure report. |
| Account Identification |
| 75-0142-0-1-506. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) Congregate Nutrition Services: FY 07 est $398,919,000; FY 08 est $383,401,000; and FY 09 est $383,401,000. Home Delivered Nutrition Services: FY 07 est $188,305,000; FY 08 est $180,998,000; and FY 09 $180,998,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Congregate Nutrition Services: $240,408 to $34,919,214; $6,854,641. Home-Delivered Nutrition Services: $113,260 to $18,372,773; $3,236,006. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Fifty-six grants were made to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal year 2006. It is estimated that 56 grant awards will be made in fiscal years 2007 and 2008. Congregate and home delivered meals improved nutritional status, decreased the risk of disease and disability, and helped maintain physical and mental functions to millions of older Americans. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 45 CFR 92 and 45 CFR 1321. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) |
| Headquarters Office |
| Bob Hornyak, Office for Community-Based Services, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20001; Telephone: (202) 357-0150. E-mail: Robert.Hornyak@aoa.hhs.gov. Use the same number for FTS. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.aoa.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 10.550, Food Donation; 93.053, Nutrition Services Incentive Program; 93.041, Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 3_Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; 93.042, Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 2_Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals; 93.043, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part D_Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services; 93.044, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part B_Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers; 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging_Title IV_and Title II_Discretionary Projects; 93.052, National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Non-competitive. State grants are awarded based on approval of a State plan. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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