Assistance Listings

Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes, Part B, Grants to Native Hawaiians

Objectives

To promote the delivery of supportive services, including nutrition services, to American Indians, Alaskan natives, and Native Hawaiians that are comparable to services provided under Title III.

Examples of Funded Projects

Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended through P.L. 116-131, enacted March 25, 2020

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Congregate Nutrition Services: FY21: RANGE: $77,460.00 to $190,348.00 AVERAGE: $115,062

Accomplishments

Account Identification

75-0142-0-1-506

Types of Assistance

A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 75 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Tribal organizations of Indian tribes eligible for assistance under Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b), and public or nonprofit private organizations which serve Native Hawaiian Elders, which represent at least 50 Indians or Hawaiians 60 years of age or older. Applicants must demonstrate that they have the ability to deliver supportive and nutrition services.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Indians who are 60 years of age and older, and in the case of nutrition services, their spouses. Tribes also have the authority to define Indians under 60 years of age as "older Indian" making them eligible for services.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Funds for grants are awarded for no less than a 12-month period. . All funds must be expended 90 days after the end of the project year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Grantees receive a notice of award via grants solutions and funds are released via Payment Management System

Use of Assistance

Funds are available through grants to eligible Indian Tribal Organizations for services comparable to those provided under Title III. Services must include nutrition services and information and referral, and may include transportation and other services authorized under Title III. Funds may be used for staffing senior centers. Indian Tribes receive funds based on a formula that considers the number of eligible elder Indians sixty years of age or older represented by the tribal organizations with population ranges from 50-100, 101-200, 201-300, 301-400, 401-500, 501 to 1,500, and 1,501+. Grants also are available to private or nonprofit organizations having the capacity to provide services to older Native Hawaiians.

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

In order to receive a grant, the eligible tribal organization, or for Native Hawaiians, the nonprofit private organization serving Native Hawaiians, must submit an application in accordance with instructions published in the Grants.gov by the Administration on Aging.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Awards are made based upon the extent to which the project meets the requirements of the law and regulations.

Award Procedure

Notification of award will be issued to the grantee.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

From 60 to 90 days. Usually within 60 to 120 days from closing date or receipt of application.

Renewals

Renewals within the grant period are based on satisfactory performance during the prior year, and the availability of funds.

Appeals

Appeals are processed in accordance with Administration on Aging regulations in 45 CFR 1326 and 1328.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

All records for this program including financial reports/program reports, payment management records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final expenditure reports.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

45 CFR 1328. Guidelines are issued by the Assistant Secretary for Aging.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

Headquarters Office: