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.
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.
Public Hearing Notice 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan
COAAA hosted a public hearing on the 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan on Friday, May 8, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, virtually in accordance with COAAA's virtual meeting policy. The hearing provided an overview of the COAAA's 2027-2030 Strategic Area Plan and requests for Older Americans Act Title III direct service waivers. Waivers proposed are for specific services that can be furnished in a cost-effective and consistent manner throughout the eight counties and can be made available by COAAA without the potential for a conflict of interest.
The public hearing recording can be viewed here: Recap: SAP Public Hearing Friday, May 8.
The waiver request documents may be reviewed at the COAAA office or by written/email request. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Mail written comments to Grant Ames, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207, or email games@coaaa.org. For further information, please contact Grant Ames at games@coaaa.org.
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.