Public Notices
Stay updated on the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging with timely announcements, updates, and public notices for older adults, caregivers, and community partners.
Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Location: Virtual (link provided on request to Melissa McMillan at
MMcMillan@coaaa.org)NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE CENTRAL OHIO AREA AGENCY ON AGING
The Board of Directors for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) will be holding a regular meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, virtually, pursuant to COAAA’s virtual meetings policy that satisfies the requirements of R.C 121.221(B)(3). The meeting is open to members of the public. Members of the public who would like to attend must contact Melissa McMillan at
MMcMillan@coaaa.org to request a meeting link.COAAA is a regional council of governments created pursuant to Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
Important 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program update: All available 2026 program funds have been claimed at this time. However, those interested in the program are welcome and encouraged to complete the application online at aging.ohio.gov/SFMNP to help the Ohio Department on Aging demonstrate interest and need in each Ohio county.
If you were accepted into the 2026 program, benefits can be spent via the Homegrown Benefits debit card or the mobile app as of 5/15/26. A list of participating farmers' markets can be found at the Vendor Directory. After the November 30 redemption deadline, any unspent benefits will expire. If you ordered a new Homegrown Benefits debit card, it will arrive by mail in the coming weeks.
COAAA Seeking Dedicated Individuals to Join its Advisory Council
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) is looking for dedicated individuals to join its Advisory Council. If you’re passionate about the well-being of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in the community, COAAA welcomes you to help shape the future of aging in Central Ohio. COAAA invites older adults age 60 and over, caregivers, and others who share an interest in aging in place and access to quality healthcare. As an Advisory Council member, you will be an advocate, provide vital input, influence change, and will represent your community. Learn more. COAAA Advisory Council Membership Application. Applications should be emailed to Grant Ames at
games@coaaa.org.Shallow Subsidy Pilot Program
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) and The Ohio State University’s College of Social Work’s Age-Friendly Innovation Center (AFIC) launched the Shallow Subsidy Pilot Program (SSPP) in July 2024, to promote housing security for low-income older adult renters. The SSPP is one of the first programs in the United States to use a random control trial, the gold standard for program evaluation, to examine the impact of shallow rental subsidies on older adults. Learn more about the program in our recent news release and learn about the program's findings in our infographics one-pager.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is available to help income-eligible older Ohioans with their home energy bills.
COAAA Housing Assistance Program
The Housing Assistance Program through COAAA is an emergency rent and utility assistance program for individuals who are 60 and older. Individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria to qualify. Learn more in COAAA's Housing Assistance Programs Brief.