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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
93.044: Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part B: Grants
for Supportive Services and Senior Centers
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
Applicant Eligibility: All States and U.S. Territories.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals age 60 and over, targeting those older individuals with the greatest economic needs and the greatest social needs.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87.
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. This program requires coordination in accordance with 45 CFR 92.
Application Procedure: Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State plan instructions. Also, see 45 CFR 1321.
Award Procedure: Grant awards are made to State Agencies on Aging that have approved State Plans.
Deadlines: Funds are granted pursuant to the Older Americans Act formula when funds are available through appropriation (usually October of each Federal fiscal year).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: States are entitled to these grants by statute. However, the grants can be terminated by the Assistant Secretary for Aging if the required State Plan is not approved, or the required intrastate funding formula is not approved.
Appeals: Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR 1321 and Section 2112 of Title 28, U.S.C.
Renewals: State Plans are submitted for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year period and amended as necessary.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Non-competitive. State grants awarded based on approval of State Plan, and intrastate funding formula for States with area agencies.
Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From $187,270 to $27,928,705; $5,256,706.
Fifty-six grants to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001. Supportive Services and Senior Centers: Special emphasis was placed on management improvement activities geared to maintain and increase service levels. About 6.5 million older persons were served in fiscal year 1999.
Federal Agency: ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Formula Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $309,957,000; FY 00 est $310,082,000; and FY 01 est $450,082,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0142-0-1-506.
Authorization: Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III, Parts A and B, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 83 Stat. 108; Public Law 93-29, 89 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. 1513; Public Law 97-115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Public Law 100-175; Section 705, Public Law 100-628; 42 U.S.C. 3022-3030d; Public Law 102-375.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 45 CFR 92 and 45 CFR 1321.
Regional or Local Office: Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)
Headquarters Office: Mrs. Carol Crecy, Director, Office of State and Community Programs, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 619-2617.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: Programs are funded on a Federal, State matching basis as follows: State Agency Administrative Activities, 75-25; Administration of Area Plan, 75-25; Supportive Services and Multipurpose Senior Centers, 85-15, (OAA Section 304(d); and 308(a)(1). The statistical factor used for fund allocation is the population in a State aged 60 years and over based on most recent data available to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. This program has maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements. See funding agency for further details.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: State agencies must obligate funds within the fiscal year for which they are appropriated.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Funds are awarded to States to develop and strengthen comprehensive and coordinated service delivery systems through designated State Agencies on Aging and area Agencies on Aging. A State plan covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual amendments as necessary must be submitted for approval to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. Area Plans also cover 2, 3, or 4 years, and are to be submitted to State agencies for approval. These funds are distributed by intrastate funding formulas to area agencies in States with planning and service areas and directly to service providers in the 13 States designated as single-planning-and-service-area States. In addition to supportive nutrition services, these funds may be used to support other services including the renovation, acquisition, alteration, and construction of multi-purpose senior centers.
Reports: SF 269 Financial Status Report (Annually), and the Annual Program Performance Report.
Audits: Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 92.
Records: Records must be maintained for 3 years.
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