Older Americans Act Title III-C (Nutrition Services)

Older Americans Act Title III-C 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-C funding administered by Trellis

Funding Purpose

Supports nutrition services for older adults, including:
• Home-delivered meals
• Congregate dining programs

Award Information

• 2024 Award Amount: $7,900,071 total across 5 organizations
• Number of Awards (2024): 5 organizations funded
• Largest portion of 2024 Older Americans Act funding distribution

Eligibility

• Organizations providing meals/nutrition 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

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