Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers

Home and Community-Based Supportive Services
CFDA 93.044 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$410M FY2026
$410M
FY24
$410M
FY25
$410M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.044 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To encourage State Agencies on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to concentrate resources to develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated community-based systems of service for older individuals via Statewide planning, and area planning and provision of supportive services, including multipurpose senior centers. The objective of these services and centers is to maximize the informal support provided to older Americans to enable them to remain in their homes and communities. Providing transportation services, in-home services, and other support services, this program insures that elders receive the services they need to remain independent.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government

Only State and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the Governors are eligible to receive these grants.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. State agencies approve and award funds to sub-state level organizations, which they have designated.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days

States are entitled to these grants by statute.

Program details & compliance

Description

To encourage State Agencies on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to concentrate resources to develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated community-based systems of service for older individuals via Statewide planning, and area planning and provision of supportive services, including multipurpose senior centers. The objective of these services and centers is to maximize the informal support provided to older Americans to enable them to remain in their homes and communities. Providing transportation services, in-home services, and other support services, this program insures that elders receive the services they need to remain independent.

Mission Categories

Primary: Old Age Assistance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds are awarded to States to develop and strengthen comprehensive and coordinated service delivery systems through designated State Agencies on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. A State plan covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual amendments as necessary, must be submitted for approval to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. Area Plans also cover 2, 3, or 4 years, and are to be submitted to State agencies for approval. These funds are distributed by intrastate funding formulas to area agencies in States with planning and service areas and directly to service providers in the 13 States designated as single-planning-and-service-area States. In addition to supportive nutrition services, these funds may be used to support other services in relation to multipurpose senior centers.

Required Documentation

Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 75 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Alice Kelsey
202-795-7342
330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20201
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-21. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:42:39.