Notice of Funding: COAAA Seeking Proposals for ARPA Funds (posted 4-10-23)
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the availability of funding for American Rescue Plan (ARPA)/Title III programs. These funds will be awarded beginning July 1, 2023, until September 30, 2024. Approximately $3,022,483 in funding for ARPA/Title III Services is available for Delaware, Fayette, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Allocation amounts are based on projected state and Federal budgets and are subject to change. To be considered, the proposal must include all of the required documents, including the general applicant demographics form and addendum. Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals to address the needs of older adults in Central Ohio as identified in COAAA’s 2023-2026 Strategic Area Plan.
Interested Applicants should:
- Review ARPA Application Policies and Procedures.
- Complete and submit ARPA Applicant Demographics form (required for all applicants).
- Complete and submit the appropriate application addendum for the services the applicant plans to provide:
- Title III-B Services: ARPA Title III-B Application Addendum
- Adult Day Services
- Adult Day Services with Transportation
- Assistive Technology Equipment
- Financial Assistance/Material Aid
- Financial Literacy Education
- Financial Navigator Services
- Friendly Visiting
- Grocery Delivery Assistance
- Health Services
- Home Maintenance and Chore Services
- Homemaker
- Housing Assistance Counseling
- Information and Referral
- Kinship Supplemental
- Legal Services
- Medical Assessment
- Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Counseling
- Minor Home Modification and Repair
- Personal Care Services
- Recreation/Intergenerational Programming
- Supportive Services
- Transportation
- Volunteer Placement
- Title III-C Services: ARPA Title III-C Application Addendum
- Home Delivered Meals
- Title III-B Services: ARPA Title III-B Application Addendum
Review the ARPA Application Checklist to ensure you are submitting all the required materials.
FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document provides additional details about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and COAAA’s Request for Proposals.
Bidders Conference
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging hosted a virtual Bidders Conference on Friday, April 14 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, which can be viewed here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cw9ykmDPANqFxzTrBmWDb1vWd6WNxk_q/view.
Submission Details
To be considered, applicants must submit an electronic copy online or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023. Applications sent by US mail must be postmarked by the due date. Applications received after the due date and time will not be accepted.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
3776 South High Street
Columbus OH 43207
Attn: Grant Ames
If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Grant Ames at (614) 645-1508.
Notice of Funding: COAAA Seeking Proposals for Alzheimer’s Respite Services (posted 4-11-23)
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the availability of funding for Alzheimer’s Respite programs. These funds will be awarded annually for the four-year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027. Approximately $138,691 in funding for Alzheimer’s Services is available for Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Allocation amounts are based on the projected state budget and are subject to change.
To be considered, the proposal must include all of the required documents, including the general applicant demographics form and addendum. Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals to address the needs of older adults with dementia in Central Ohio as identified in COAAA’s 2023-2026 Strategic Area Plan.
Interested Applicants should:
- Review Alzheimer's Respite Policies and Procedures
- Complete and submit Alzheimer's Respite Application
Fundable Services:
- Alzheimer’s Core: Support Groups
- Alzheimer’s Adult Day
- Alzheimer’s Adult Day Service with Transportation
- Alzheimer's Case Management
- Alzheimer's Education
- Alzheimer's Personal Care Service
- Alzheimer's Homemaker
- Alzheimer’s Institutional Care
- Alzheimer’s Visiting
Bidders Conference
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging hosted a virtual Bidders Conference for interested applications on Friday, April 14 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, which can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/104bTRvjK7GBNkECeweK_d0fzbj_tac_T/view.
Submission Details
To be considered, applicants must submit an electronic copy online or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023. Applications sent by US mail must be postmarked by the due date. Applications received after the due date and time will not be accepted.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
3776 South High Street
Columbus OH 43207
Attn: Grant Ames
If you have any questions, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Grant Ames at (614) 645-1508.