Notice of Funding Availability: COAAA Seeking Older Americans Act Title III Proposals (posted 8-14-23)

The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the availability of funding for Older Americans Act Title III services and programs. These funds will be awarded on an annual basis for the four-year program cycle beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027. Approximately $5,525,730 is available for the first year of the program period for Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Allocation amounts are based on projected state and federal budgets and are subject to change each contract year of the program cycle.

To be considered, the proposal must include all of the required documents, including the General Application and corresponding 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:

1.      Review the Application Policies and Procedures.

2.      Complete and submit General Application (required for all applicants).

3.      Complete and submit the appropriate application addendum for the services the applicant plans to provide:

Title III-B Services: Title III-B Addendum
(Note: Service Specifications are located on the Provider Program Rules page.)
Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services with Transportation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Financial Navigator Services
Financial Literacy Education
Financial Assistance/Material Aid
Grocery Delivery Assistance
Home Maintenance and Chore Services
Homemaker
Housing Assistance Counseling
Information and Referral
Kinship Supplemental
Legal Services
Minor Home Modification and Repair
Medical Assessment
Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Counseling
Personal Care Services
Recreation/Intergenerational Programming
Supportive Services
Transportation
Visiting
Volunteer Placement

Title III-C Services: Title III-C Addendum
Congregate Meals
Home Delivered Meals

4.      Review the Application Checklist to ensure you are submitting all the required materials.

COAAA hosted a virtual Bidder’s Conference for interested applicants on Friday, August 18.
Presentation
Link to the Zoom recording: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n39wnp4skt66kbq0gd6wk/Title-III-Bidders-Conference_Sept_18_2023.mp4?rlkey=yvlcivohoir1r3opi1xrx0uxo&dl=0.

FAQs (update posted 8-31-23; will be updated as needed)

To be considered, applicants must submit their application by mail or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 5:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 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.

Notice of Funding Awarded for ARPA/Title III Services
(posted 6-15-23)

On April 10, 2023, COAAA posted a Notice of Funding to announce the availability of funding for American Rescue Plan (ARPA)/Title III programs. These funds will be awarded beginning July 1, 2023, through 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. Proposals were submitted by Friday, May 5, 2023. Funding awards were made to the following organizations:

Notice of Funding Awarded for Alzheimer’s Respite Services
(posted 6-15-23)

On April 10, 2023, COAAA posted a Notice of Funding 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. Proposals were submitted by Friday, May 5, 2023. Funding awards were made to the following organizations:

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.