Nutrition Services for Native Americans Elders

Department & Agency:

Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/

Administering Agency:

Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/

Agency Contact:

Yvonne Jackson
Yvonne.Jackson@aoa.hhs.gov

Stimulus Funding:

$3 Million

Eligibility and Type:

Tribal Organizations representing federally recognized Tribes, Indian Tribes, and Tribal Consortia – Discretionary and Competitive Grants

Program Description:

This program awards grants directly to Tribes and Tribal organizations and native organizations for nutrition services (including congregate and home delivered meals), information and assistance, transportation, and in-home supportive services. Most sites provide hot congregate meals four to five times a week. Home-delivered meals are available for elders who are in poorer health, are more functionally impaired, are more apt to be homebound and in need of transportation services, or in need of in-home supportive services.

Funding Guidance and Timelines:

Information is not yet available.

General Provisions:

Information is not yet available.

Funding Notices:

Information is not yet available.

Technical Assistance:

Grant templates, federal