Special Programs for the Aging-Title IV-and Title II-Discretionary Projects (93.048)
Program
93.048 Special Programs for the Aging-Title IV-and Title II-Discretionary Projects
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Older Americans Act of 1965, Title IV, Public Law 89-73, 79 Stat. 218, as amended; Public Law 97-115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Public Law 100-175; Public Law 100- 628, 42 U.S.C. 3031-3037b; Public Law 102-375; Public Law 106-501.
Program Number
93.048
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support the development and testing of innovative programs, services and systems of support that respond to the needs of the nations growing elderly population, to improve knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly, to help ensure adequately trained personnel in the field of aging, and to demonstrate better ways of improving the quality of life for the elderly.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used to: (a) demonstrate new methods and practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and services; (b) to evaluate existing programs and services; (c) conduct applied research and analysis to improve access to and delivery of services; (d) train professionals in the field. Funds may not be used for: (a) construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings; (b) basic research (e.g., bio-medical experiments); (c) continuation and/or expansion of existing services, including supportive and nutritional services such as those funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act; (d) medical care, institutional care or income maintenance; (e) projects which do not involve innovative approaches, and whose outcomes do not have the potential for national dissemination and replication; (f) equipment purchases unless the equipment is necessary to carry out a project that is otherwise fundable under Title IV.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution. Contracts may be awarded to any agency, organization or institution. Grants and contracts are not available to individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution. Contracts may be awarded to any agency, organization or institution. Grants and contracts are not available to individuals.
Credentials/Documentation
Nonprofit organizations which have not previously received Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) program support must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Applications are be submitted in response to a request for proposals which are published from time to time Applicants must use the standard application forms as provided by DHHS for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The availability of competitive grant funds under Title IV is announced from time to time via program announcements that are published in the Federal Register and simultaneously on the AoA web site at www.aoa.gov/doing bus/doingbus.asp. All required forms and instructions for specific program announcements can be founds on the AoA web site or by contacting the Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management. Contract information is published in the "Commerce Business Daily."
Award Procedure
Notification of award will be issued to the grantee.
Deadlines
As specified in guidelines published in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Grantee appeals may be made to the Departmental Grant Appeals Board pursuant to 45 CFR 16.
Renewals
Grant extension applications must compete with new applications for review and possible approval.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements may be required of any grantee to the extent deemed appropriate by the Assistant Secretary for Aging and are generally set at a minimum of 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Generally, projects are approved for a period of 12 to 36 months. Support beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of funds and evidence of satisfactory progress.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Semi-annual progress reports, yearly reports as part of the continuation applications, and final reports are required of grantees. Reports to be submitted by the grantees or contractors are specified in the contract or grant award. Semi-annual financial reports are required.
Audits
Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.
Records
Records must be maintained for 3 years.
Program Accomplishments
The number of awards in fiscal year 2002 totaled 250. It is estimated that 325 awards will be made in fiscal year 2002. It is estimated that a similar number of awards will be made in fiscal year 2004. Awards in fiscal year 2002 were made to support: (1) A national program to enlist retired professional and other older volunteers in combating Medicare/Medicaid fraud and waste; (2) a national program of statewide senior legal hotlines, legal and related elder rights projects; (3) a set of volunteer senior aides ("family friends") projects; (4) the Eldercare Locator, a national toll-free aging information and assistance telephone service; and (5) projects focused on minority aging issues.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants and Contracts) FY 02 $40,636,000; FY 03 est $42,622,000; and FY 03 est $30,216,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,974 to $3,637,095; $239,758.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
See Chapter XIII, Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations on AoA supported projects. Annual Guidelines, program information, and application instructions are available from the Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201.
Related Programs
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; 93.052, National Family Caregiver Support; 93.990, National Health Promotion.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, located at all HHS Federal Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for addresses.)
Headquarters Office
Lori Staalbaum, Center for Planning and Policy Development, Administration on Aging; Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 357-34522. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
(1) Statewide Senior Legal Hotline to serve the Seniors of Atlanta, Georgia; (2) Family Focused Volunteer Respite Care Program; (3) Minority Aging in a Diverse Society; and (4) Pension Information and Counseling Project.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Details for evaluating applications are published as part of each Title IV program announcement. Major emphases are: (1) documented need; (2) expected outcomes and benefits; (3) innovative approach; (4) level of effort; (5) involvement of community-based organizations in planning and implementation activities; and, (6) projects that benefit disadvantaged groups, including low-income, minority and limited English speaking populations.
