Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services

CFDA 93.045 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$946.7M FY2026
$946.7M
FY24
$946.7M
FY25
$946.7M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.045 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To provide grants to States and U.S. Territories to support nutrition services including nutritious meals, nutrition education and other appropriate nutrition services for older adults in order to maintain health, independence and quality of life. Meals and nutrition services are to be served in a congregate setting or delivered to the home, if the older adult is homebound.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

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

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

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The Administration for Community Living awards funds through a statutory formula.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days

States are entitled to these grants by statute.

Program details & compliance

Description

Nutrition services are set forth in Title III, part C of the
OAA, which includes congregate meals (part C1), home
delivered meals (part C2), nutrition education, nutrition
counseling, and other nutrition services. In the final
rule, nutrition services are set forth under part 1321,
§ 1321.87 Nutrition services. Other provisions of the
rule include requirements that also apply to nutrition
programs.

Mission Categories

Primary: Old Age Assistance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds are made available to State Units on Aging and U.S. Territories for use by local nutrition projects. Local projects must provide an appropriate meal, which complies with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provides one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Meals must be provided at least once per day, 5 or more days per week, except in rural areas where such frequency is not feasible, to eligible people aged 60 and over and their spouses. Local projects may also use funds to provide nutrition education, nutrition counseling and other nutrition services, as appropriate, based on the needs of meal participants.

Required Documentation

Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 75 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Matching Requirements

The nonfederal contribution may be in the form of cash or in kind contributions, including equipment or services.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Alice Kelsey
202-795-7342
Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs, Administration on Aging, Administration for Community Living, DHHS, 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 05:42:46.