FY2026 (OAHD) older americans act title III - home-delivered meals - older americans act title III - home-delivered meals

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the State of Alaska Department of Health $10.155 million on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services formula grant program (CFDA 93.045) to deliver home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to older adults across Alaska through September 30, 2027.

The State of Alaska Department of Health, acting as the prime recipient, distributes funding to sub-recipients including Valdez Senior Center, Inc. and Upper Tanana Development Corp, each delivering nutrition, transportation, and support services to older adults. The award operates under the statutory formula allocation mechanism governing Title III, Part C of the Older Americans Act, with the state required to maintain a State Plan covering the performance period.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with all services performed in Alaska. Valdez Senior Center, Inc. received its sub-award on July 27, 2026. Upper Tanana Development Corp, a nonprofit headquartered in Tok, Alaska, received its sub-award on July 16, 2026, and delivers services focused on Alaska Native older adults. The program supports nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and other nutrition services designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life for older adults.