Title III Grant Program

Title III Grant Program

Funder: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc (SWCAA)

Overview: SWCAA's annual grant application process allocates state and federal Title III funding to organizations that deliver essential services to older adults. The grants department identifies and supports programs addressing the most pressing needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities in Southwestern Connecticut.

Geographic Scope: Southwestern Connecticut region including Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Wilton, Westport, and Weston

Funding Amount: Nearly $2 million annually for community and home-delivered meal programs; additional $1 million dedicated to community-based services

Focus Areas:

Senior centers

Transportation services

Caregiver support

Nutrition services

Legal services

Mental health resources

Other community-based programs for older adults

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to older adults

Evaluation Criteria:

Alignment with SWCAA's Area Plan

Ability to strengthen the region's aging and disability services network

Application Timeline: Requests for Proposals (RFP) released each February

Contact Information:

Grants Manager: Gretchen James

Email: gjames@swcaa.org

Phone: (203) 814-3620

Main Office: 1000 Lafayette Blvd., 9th FL, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Phone: (203) 333-9288

Fax: (203) 332-2619

Additional Resources Available:

Budget & Application Glossary

Community Services Policy Manual

MIS Service Definitions

Poverty Guidelines

SWCAA's Area Plan

SWCAA Area Plan Summary

SWCAA's Demographics

SWCAA's Policy and Procedures Manual