Older Americans Act Title III-B (Supportive Services)

Older Americans Act Title III-B Funding

Funder: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc (Trellis)

Geographic Scope: Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area, Minnesota

Program Type: Federal Older Americans Act Title III-B funding administered by Trellis, the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Twin Cities metro area

Funding Purpose

Supports a wide range of supportive services for older adults and caregivers in the community, including:
• Help with chores
• Social connections
• Legal assistance
• Assistance with daily living activities

Award Information

• 2024 Award Amount: $2,530,494 total across 22 organizations
• Number of Awards (2024): 22 organizations funded

Eligibility

• Organizations providing services to older adults in the Twin Cities metro area
• Organizations must demonstrate ability to manage federal funds
• Community-based organizations and nonprofits

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are scored based on:
• Feasibility (35%): Clear articulation of how money will be used to deliver services; demonstrated ability to manage federal funds
• Community Connection (30%): Community engagement in service design; engagement of older adults in defining needs
• Impact (15%): Clear articulation of service impact on older adults' lives; strategies to leverage funding for added impact
• Equity (15%): Services/activities addressing inequities and disparities for BIPOC populations
• Leadership (5%): Program staff and organizational leadership reflect communities served

Recent Application Process (2024)

• 74 organizations submitted requests totaling $20,000,000+
• Review committee of 35 community members reviewed proposals
• Most competitive funding cycle to date

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