Congregate Meals (III-C1) and Home Delivered Meals (III-C2) - Kankakee County

Geographic Scope: Kankakee County, Illinois only

Funding Source: Federal and State financial assistance under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-73), specifically Title III-C1 and III-C2

Funding Period: Typically October 1 - September 30 (fiscal years)

Posting Date: Friday, April 24, 2020

Eligible Services

• Congregate Meals (III-C1) - Meals served in community settings
• Home Delivered Meals (III-C2) - Meals delivered to homebound older adults

Service Description

• Meals approved by Registered Dietitians
• Meals provide 1/3 of daily nutritional needs of average older adult
• Home delivered meals include a well-being check and friendly conversation
• Eligibility: Any older adult 60 years or older (regardless of income or assets)

Eligible Applicants

• Nonprofit organizations
• Local government organizations
• Must be qualified to receive Federal/State financial assistance

Pre-Qualification Requirements

Successful applicants must comply with:

• Current DUNS and SAM numbers
• Acceptable fiscal management/stability (including ability to meet matching requirements)
• Good standing with the Secretary of State
• Not on any Federal or State Debarred, Suspended, Stop Payment or Excluded Parties listings

Service Standards

• Service providers must adhere to General Service Requirements and Title III-C Service Standards

Contact Information

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois

• Phone: (800) 528-2000 or (630) 293-5990
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 1910 S. Highland Ave, Ste. 100, Lombard, IL 60148
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Application Process

1. Submit Letters of Interest to [email protected]
2. Submission Deadline: May 29, 2020 (historical posting; check for current deadlines)
3. Required Materials: Letters of Interest must include documentation of pre-qualification requirements
4. Submission Format: Email submission

Pre-Qualification Documentation Required

• Current DUNS number
• Current SAM number
• Evidence of acceptable fiscal management and stability
• Proof of ability to meet matching requirements
• Verification of good standing with Secretary of State
• Certification of not being on Federal or State Debarred, Suspended, Stop Payment or Excluded Parties listings