Special Programs for the Aging-Title III, Part C-Nutrition Services (93.045)
Program
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.
Program Number
93.045
Last Known Status
Active
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.
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 "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.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors.
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.
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
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
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.
Assistance Considerations
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
One year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual Program Performance and Semi-Annual SF 269 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 $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of expenditure reports and 5 years after final disposition of non-expendable property in accordance with the regulations at 45 CFR 74, Subpart D.
Program Accomplishments
Fifty-six grants were made to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal year 2001. It is estimated that 56 grant awards will be made in fiscal years 2002 and 2003. 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants) Congregate Nutrition Services: FY 02 $390,000,000; FY 03 est $384,592,000; and FY 04 est $390,000,000. Home Delivered Nutrition Services: FY 02 $176,500,000; FY 03 est $180,985,000; and FY 04 est $178,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
(Congregate Nutrition Services) $241,313 to $35,207,166; $6,867,714. (Home-Delivered Nutrition Services) $110,447 to $17,494,303; $3,231,875.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 92 and 45 CFR 1321.
Related Programs
10.550, Food Donation; 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.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Office of the Secretary, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)
Headquarters Office
Brian Lutz, Director, Office of Community-Based Services, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 357-3530. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
State grants awarded based on approval of State plan.
