Special Programs for the Aging-Title VII, Chapter 3-Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (93.041)
Program
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging-Title VII, Chapter 3-Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III, Parts A and G, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 83 Stat. 108; Public Law 93-29, 87 Stat. 30; 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, 101 Stat. 926; Section 705, Public Law 100-628; 42 U.S.C. 3022- 3030(p); Public Law 106-501.
Program Number
93.041
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support activities to develop, strengthen, and carry out programs for the prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including: (1) Providing for public education and outreach to identify and prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) ensuring the coordination of services provided by area agencies on aging with services instituted under the State adult protection service program; (3) promoting the development of information and data systems, including elder abuse reporting systems, to quantify the extent of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the State; (4) conducting analyses of State information concerning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and identifying unmet service, enforcement, or intervention needs; (5) conducting training for individuals, professionals, and paraprofessionals, in relevant fields on the identification, prevention, and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with particular focus on prevention and enhancement of self determination and autonomy; (6) providing technical assistance to programs that provide or have the potential to provide services for victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and for family members of the victims; (7) conducting special and on going training, for individuals involved in serving victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, on the topics of self determination, individual rights, State and Federal requirements concerning confidentiality, and other topics determined by a State agency to be appropriate.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are awarded to State Agencies on Aging to develop and enhance comprehensive and coordinated programs for the prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, consistent with relevant State law and coordinated with State adult protective service activities. A State plan covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual revisions as necessary, must be submitted for approval to the assistant Secretary on Aging. Funds are used to develop, strengthen, and carry out activities for prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals 60 years of age and older, targeting those older individuals with the greatest social needs and those with the greatest economic needs.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR, Parts 74 and 92.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is subject to the State Plan Coordination 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 and 92. Services (DHHS), must be used for this program.
Application Procedure
Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State application instructions. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)
Award Procedure
The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. State agencies approve and award.
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 HHS regulations in 45 CFR, 1321 and Section 2112 of Title 28,U.S.C.
Renewals
Applications are submitted for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year period and are revised as necessary.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
No matching is required. The statistical factor used for fund allocation is the State population of persons 60 years of age and over and the source is the most recent data available to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. In addition, minimum allotments are established for States. Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. This program has maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements. See funding agency for further details.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
One year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
SF 269 Financial Status Report (Semi-annual), and the Annual Program Performance 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 are 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 awarded to States and related jurisdictions in fiscal year 2002, and the same is anticipated in fiscal years 2003 and 2004. Conducted activities include public education about ways in which older people are victimized and technical assistance and training for professionals that provide assistance to older victims and promote coordination between professionals and agencies.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $5,179,680; FY 03 est $5,117,992; and FY 04 est $5,232,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$3,237 to 512,851; $92,494.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 74 and 45 CFR 1321.
Related Programs
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; 93.045, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part C_Nutrition Services; 93.049, Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 6_Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Programs; 93.052, National Family Caregiver Support.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services. (See Appendix IV of the the Catalog.)
Headquarters Office
Mr. Edwin L. Walker, Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 401-4634. Use the same number for for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
State grants are awarded upon approval of a State Plan.
