Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of Alaska Department of Health received a $620,072 Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging for FY2026 under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services program (CFDA 93.045). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, funds home-delivered meals services for older adults across Alaska. Home-delivered meals represent one of two primary service delivery mechanisms under Title III, Part C, designed to provide nutritious meals directly to homebound seniors who are unable to access congregate meal programs at central locations.

Under this statutory formula allocation, the State of Alaska Department of Health will administer nutrition services that support health, independence, and quality of life for seniors throughout the state. The department will be required to sub-award funding to local Area Agencies on Aging, non-profit organizations, and community service providers to deliver meals and related nutrition services to underserved older adults across Alaska's geographically dispersed population. The grant requires compliance with Title III, Part C regulatory requirements under 45 CFR Part 1321, maintenance of records for three years following final expenditure reporting, and submission of a State Plan approved for a multi-year period with annual revisions as necessary.