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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

93.045:  Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part C: Nutrition Services

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.

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


93.045 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  All States and Territories may apply.

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 and accompanies an older individual.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

93.045 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

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 application instructions.

Award Procedure:  Grant awards are made to State Agencies on Aging that have approved State Plans in effect.

Deadlines:  Funds are granted pursuant to the Older Americans Act formula when funds are available through appropriation and an approved State Plan is in effect for a State.

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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Non-competitive State grants awarded based on approval of State Plan.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  (Congregate Nutrition Services) $239,055 to $34,748,156; $6,556,127. (Home-Delivered Nutrition Services) $70,000 to $10,623,109; $1,964,912.

93.045 RELATED PROGRAMS:

  • 10.550 Food Distribution;
  • 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 F: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services;
  • 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part B: Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers;
  • 93.046 Special Programs for the Aging: Title III, Part D: In-Home Services for Frail Older Individuals;
  • 93.047 Special Programs for the Aging: Title VI, Part A, Indian Programs;
  • 93.048 Special Programs for the Aging: Title IV: Training, Research and Discretionary Projects and Programs;
  • 93.990 National Health Promotion.

93.045 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fifty-six grants to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001. Congregate and home delivered meals improve nutritional status, decrease the risk of disease and disability, and help maintain physical and mental functions to millions of older Americans.

93.045 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) Congregate Nutrition Services: FY 99 $374,261,000; FY 00 est $374,412,000; and FY 01 est $374,412,000. Home Delivered Nutrition Services: FY 99 $112,000,000; FY 00 est $147,000,000; and FY 01 est $147,00,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-0142-0-1-506.

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.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  45 CFR 92 and 45 CFR 1321.

93.045 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Office of the Secretary, 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) 619-0011. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.045 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  The nutrition portion of this program is funded on a Federal/State matching basis at a ratio of 85-15. For each fiscal year State resources must provide not less than 25 percent of the nonfederal share of each State's total Title III expenditures from State or local public resources. The statistical factor used for fund allocation is the population in a State aged over 60 years based on the most recent data available to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. The area agency administration portion is funded at a 75-25 ratio. (OAA, Section 304(a) and (d).) This program has maintenance effort requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  State agencies must obligate funds within the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Local projects must provide a hot or other appropriate meal which provides one-third of the "recommended dietary allowance" (RDA), 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.

93.045 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Annual Program Performance and Quarterly SF 269 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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