Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding Grant

Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
Amount: Up to US $13,951,320
Last Updated: May 07, 2025

Summary

The Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding provides essential meal delivery services for homebound older adults in Illinois. This program, funded by the state as a matching share of federal funds, not only ensures that nutritious meals reach those in need but also allows volunteers to check on the welfare of the elderly. Eligible applicants include Area Agencies on Aging, government organizations, and nonprofit organizations.

Overview

Home Delivered Meals (Non-Formula and Formula) State Funding When older adults cannot leave their homes and cannot personally prepare nutritious meals, home delivered meals are an available option. Volunteers who deliver meals to homebound older persons have an important opportunity to check on the welfare of the homebound elderly and are encouraged to report any health or other problems that they may observe during their visits. This funding is the state matching share of the Federal Home Delivered Meal funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Type Public Eligible Applicants Government Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Additional Eligibility Information Applicant Eligibility: Area Agencies on Aging within the state of Illinois.