The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is seeking partner organizations to provide congregate and home-delivered meal services to older adults in Nevada through funding from the Older Americans Act (OAA) and State General Funds.
Donor Name: Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
State: Nevada
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2023
Size of the Grant:
- For Congregate Meals: $2.2 million
- For Home-Delivered Meals: $8.2 million
Grant Duration: 4 years
Details:
The Older Americans Act authorizes nutrition services under Title III-C to promote health and well-being of older adults. According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the services should address:
- Hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in older adults
- Socialization of older adults
- Promotion of health and well-being of older adults.
Meals are provided to older adults in congregate settings or through the provision of home delivered meals. In addition to meals, services that are incorporated in these programs include nutrition counseling, education, and assessment.
Current Challenges
During the COVID-19 pandemic, home-delivered meal programs became a cornerstone service for older adults who were socially distancing. As congregate meal programs shut down for the health and well-being of participants, the home-delivered meal programs saw demand rise dramatically. In addition, the pandemic and social distancing measures forced many older adults, who had not previously considered this service, to seek home-delivered meals. As Nevada programs and businesses reopen, nutrition services will continue to play a vital role for older adults’ health and well-being, whether they are in a congregate setting or home delivered.
Service Types and Priorities
- This Notice of Funding Opportunity is seeking applications to provide two services:
- Congregate Meals
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Applicants may apply to provide both services but must submit a separate application for each service they wish to provide
- Based on the current challenges and needs of Older Adults in Nevada, ADSD is also prioritizing applications that offer an emphasis on nutrition education.
Funding Information
- ADSD anticipates the availability of approximately $2.2 million for congregate meals and $8.2 million for home-delivered meals in year-one of the two-year project period
- Project Period: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profits, public agencies, and for-profit businesses may apply if interested in providing services outlined in this funding opportunity
- All applicants must be in good standing with the State of Nevada and the Federal Government. If an applicant has not responded to any audit finding from the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) or the Department of Health and Human Services, their application may not be considered for funding.
For more information, visit NADSD.
