Nutrition Services Incentive Program (93.053)
Program
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, Section 311, 42 U.S.C. 303a, Section 604, 42 U.S.C. 3057.
Program Number
93.053
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The purpose of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) is to reward effective performance by States and Tribes in the efficient delivery of nutritious meals to older adults through the use of cash or commodities.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are made available to State agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations to purchase foods of United States origin or to purchase commodities from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These foods are to be used in the preparation of congregate and home-delivered meals by nutrition services programs. Nutrition service providers may solicit voluntary contributions for meals furnished in accordance with the requirements of Section 315 the Older Americans Act. Commodities available from the USDA may not be sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of (authorized distribution excepted) without prior, specific approval of USDA.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITO) that receive funding through Titles III and VI of the OAA may receive grants of cash from the Administration on Aging (AoA) or commodities from the USDA.
Beneficiary Eligibility
For Title III congregate meals, persons who are older adults (age 60 years and above) or a spouse of an older adult, regardless of age; disabled adults who live in housing facilities primarily occupied by older adults where a congregate site is located; disabled adults under age 60, who reside at home with and accompany older adults to the congregate site; and volunteers, regardless of age, who assist in meal service during meal hours. For Title III home- delivered meals, an older individual must be assessed to be homebound. The spouse of a homebound individual regardless of age or condition may receive a meal if receipt of the meal is assessed to be in the best interest of the homebound older adult. For Title VI, all of these criteria apply. In addition, an ITO may select the age that defines who is an older adult.
Credentials/Documentation
State agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations must complete agreements with the AoA. Nutrition Programs must comply with forms established by their State agencies on aging.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-102.
Application Procedure
All States and Indian Tribal Organizations are eligible, no applications required.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Title III and Title VI program agreements are indefinite, unless withdrawal is requested or required because of program irregularities.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The NSIP is based on a performance incentive model. State agencies on aging and ITOs receive NSIP funding based on the number of meals served in the prior federal fiscal year in proportion to all other States and tribes and the available appropriation. State agencies and ITOs may elect to receive commodities through procedures established by the USDA. There are no match requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Food donations continuous.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual financial status reports.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 "Audit of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations, " State and local governments, and non-profit organizations that expend Federal financial assistance of $300,000 or more within any fiscal year shall have either a single audit or (in certain cases) a program specific audit made for that year. Audits may be conducted less frequently under conditions specified in A-133.
Records
Adequate to account for all receipts and dispositions; to be retained for 3 years following the close of the fiscal year.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2002, about 256 million meals were served to about 2.7 million participants.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $148,697,000; and FY 04 est $149,670,000. (NOTE: This program was under USDA for FY 02 and FY 03).
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$23.00 to $7,858,871.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 240,250.
Related Programs
93.045, Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part C - Nutrition Services: 93.047: Special Programs for the Aging - Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes - Part B, Grants to Native Hawaiians.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Regional Administrators, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Region Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog).
Headquarters Office
Jean Lloyd, Center for Wellness and Community-Based Services, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (202) 357-3582. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Programs 93.045 and 93.047, Special Programs for the Aging relating to nutrition services and Indian programs respectively are examples of projects that have been funded under this program. Both of these programs supply supportive services including nutrition services to older Americans.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not available at this time.
