Central MN Council on Aging (CMCOA) has been designated by the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA), the State Unit on Aging to administer Older Americans Act funds in the Central Minnesota Planning and Service Area (PSA) comprising the counties of Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Wright. In partnership with public and private organizations, the CMCOA helps seniors age successfully by building community capacity, advocating for aging issues, maximizing service effectiveness and linking people with information.
For technical assistance or future funding opportunities contact:
Amanda Schindele, Contracts Manager amanda.schindele@cmcoa.org
Laura Hoffman, Contracts Coordinator laura.hoffman@cmcoa.org
CMCOA does not have an available request for proposal for Title III-B Supportive Services at this time. For questions on possible funding opportunities contact Laura Hoffman, Contracts Coordinator, laura.hoffman@cmcoa.org or 320-227-7081.
CMCOA does not have an available request for proposal for Title III-C Nutrition Services at this time. For questions on possible funding opportunities contact Amanda Schindele, Contracts Manager, amanda.schindele@cmcoa.org or 320-202-6946.
Older Americans Act Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services funding provides funding for programs that meet the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) evidence-based definition or are considered to be an "evidence-based program" by any operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is shown to be effective and appropriate for older adults. The eligibility of Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Service is for an individual to be 60 years of age or older. Evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs reduce the need for more costly medical interventions. Examples include:
- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)
- A Matter of Balance
- The Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS)
- Diabetes Prevention Program
- Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
CMCOA Title III-D 2024 RFP application may be reviewed on CMCOA SmartSimple website https://cmcoa.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp. Awards of funding are not guaranteed. Applications will be accepted until June 7, 2024, 3:00 pm CST or until any un-awarded or remaining funds are exhausted, whichever is sooner. RFPs will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted. Applicants are encouraged to submit RFP as soon as possible. Funding/ reimbursement cannot be provided for expenses or services provided before the start of the grant or after September 30, 2024.
For application technical assistance contact: Laura Hoffman, Contracts Coordinator laura.hoffman@cmcoa.org or 320-227-7081
Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support Program Service fund various supports that help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes for as long as possible. Eligibility to receive Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support Program services are:
- Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older.
- Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
- Older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older providing care to children under the age of 18.
- Older relatives, including parents, age 55 and older providing care to adults ages 18-59 with disabilities.
Examples of III-E National Family Caregiver Support Program Services: Caregiver Consultation, Caregiver Training, Caregiver Respite In-Home, Caregiver Respite Out-of-home Day, Caregiver Respite Out-of-Home overnight, Caregiver Respite Other, Support Groups, Caregiver Public Information Services, Caregiver Supplemental Services: Home modifications/repairs, Homemaker, Chore, Personal Care Assistance, Assisted Transportation, Telephone Reassurance.
CMCOA Title III E 2024 RFP application may be reviewed on CMCOA SmartSimple website https://cmcoa.us-1.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp. Awards of funding are not guaranteed. Applications will be accepted until June 7, 2024, 3:00 pm CST or until any un-awarded or remaining funds are exhausted, whichever is sooner. RFPs will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted. Applicants are encouraged to submit RFP as soon as possible. Funding/ reimbursement cannot be provided for expenses or services provided before the start of the grant or after September 30, 2024.
For application technical assistance contact: Amanda Schindele, Contracts Manager, amanda.schindele@cmcoa.org or 320-202-6946