Title III-B Supportive Services Grant

Program Type: Federal Older Americans Act funds

Geographic Scope: Eleven counties of Southeastern Minnesota (Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona)

Eligibility:

• Non-profit agencies
• For-profit organizations (as approved by the State of Minnesota)
• Grants are NOT available to individuals

Purpose: Social service projects to serve people 60 years of age and older. Funds are intended for programs and services that target frail (at-risk) older individuals to maintain maximum independence and dignity within their own homes.

Priority Focus Areas:

• Access services
• Visiting
• Chore
• Homemaker
• Assisted transportation
• Information and assistance
• Legal assistance

Contact Information:

• Address: 2720 Superior Dr NW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55901
• Phone: (507) 288-6944
• Contact: Anna Thomson, OAA Grants Manager (anna@semaaa.org)
• Main Email: semaaa@semaaa.org

Background: Older Americans Act federal funding allocated to Area Agencies on Aging across Minnesota, then distributed to local providers.

Application Process

1. Request application forms and instructions from SEMAAA at:
   • Phone: (507) 288-6944, ask for Kim Voth
   • Email: kim@semaaa.org
   • Mail: 2720 Superior Dr NW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55901
2. Submit full grant application by deadline (August 20, 2021 for 2022 funding)
3. Required Application Components:
   • Full grant application (form provided by SEMAAA)
   • Budget detailing expenses
   • Explanation of need for service in applicant's service area (outline cities/counties to be served)
   • Statement of anticipated number of units and individuals to be served
   • Demonstration of ability to sustain project beyond grant period
   • W-9 form
   • Certificate of Insurance
   • Minimum request: $10,000 per project