FFY27 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part B_Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers

The purpose of this grant is to provide federal Older Americans Act funds to regional Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois. The grants will fund a broad array of services that enable older adults to remain in their homes for as long as possible. These services include access to services such as transportation, case management, and information and assistance, in-home services such as personal care, chores, and homemaker assistance, and community services such as legal assistance, counseling, and recreation. The grants will also fund multi-purpose senior centers that coordinate and integrate services for older adults. • The grants are available to Area Agencies on Aging within the state of Illinois. • The funding formula reflects the proportion among the Planning and Service Areas of persons age 60 and over in greatest economic or social need. • The grants are non-competitive, and the expected number of awards is 13. • The grants have a matching requirement, and indirect costs are not allowed.