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Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part D, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services
Funds are provided for evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion services including programs related to: physical fitness; medication
The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves.
Regional Administrator, Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices.
(See Appendix IV of the Catalog.).
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Human Services, Oklahoma Dept Of | $ 270,515 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Human Services, Colorado Department Of | $ 358,261 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Health Services, Wisconsin Department Of | $ 433,075 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Indiana Family And Social Services Administration | $ 464,970 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Health And Social Services, Alaska Department Of | $ 119,308 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Health And Human Services, Maine Department Of | $ 119,308 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Nevada Department Of Health And Human Services | $ 205,872 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Puerto Rico Office Of The Ombudsman For The Pensioners And The Elderly | $ 281,406 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Aging, Maryland Department Of | $ 412,988 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Wyoming, Department Of Health | $ 119,308 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are awarded to States to develop or strengthen preventive health service and health promotion systems through designated State Agencies on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging.
A State plan covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual revisions as necessary, must be submitted to the Administration for Community Living regional office for approval.
Funds are to be used only for disease prevention and health promotion programs which have been demonstrated through rigorous evaluation to be evidence-based and effective.
Funds are used to implement evidence-based programs for preventive health services to be provided at senior centers or alternative sites as appropriate.
The preventive health services under this part may not include services eligible for reimbursement under Medicare.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Only States and U.S.
Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors are eligible to receive these grants.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Older individuals, age sixty and older, especially those living in areas of States which are medically underserved and in which there are a large number of older individuals who have the greatest economic need for the services.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State application instructions.
Award Procedures
The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. State agencies approve and award funds to substate level organizations, which they have designated.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III, Parts A and F, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 83 Stat. 108; Public Law 93-29, 87 Stat. 30; Public Law 93-351, 88 Stat. 357; Public Law 94-135, 89 Stat. 713; Public Law 95-65, 91 Stat. 269; Public Law 95-478, 92 Stat. 1513; Public Law 97- 115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Public Law 100- 175, 101 Stat. 926; Section 705, Public Laws 100-628, 102-375, and 106-501, 42 U.S.C. 3022-3030(M).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days. States are entitled to these grants by statute.
Appeals
Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR 1321 and Section 2112 of Title 28, U.S.C.
Renewals
Applications are submitted for a 2,3 or 4-year period with annual revisions.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Statutory Formula: The State agency shall give priority to areas of the State? (1) which are medically underserved; and (2) in which there are a large number of older individuals who have the greatest economic need for such services. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. See funding agency for further details.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
One year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment Management System.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.500, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. Except as noted in 45 CFR Part 75.500.
Records
Records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of the final expenditure report.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Formula Grants) FY 16 $19,692,964; FY 17 est $19,664,255; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY15 $12,281 - $1,992,449; $350,884 FY16 $12,281 - $1,992,449; $350,884 FY17 est $12,281 - $1,992,449; $350,884.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
45 CFR 75
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Regional Administrator, Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.).
Headquarters Office
Casey DiCocco 330 C St SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Email: Casey.DiCocco@acl.hhs.gov Phone: 617-565-1170
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Awards are made on a non-competitive basis. State Grants are awarded upon approval of a State Plan.
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