Federal Grant Award Summary

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services received a formula grant award of $1,091,305 from the Administration for Community Living (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 the delivery of home-delivered meals and related nutrition services to homebound older adults throughout Arkansas. As a state-level entity, the division serves as the administrative pass-through recipient and is responsible for sub-awarding portions of this funding to local Area Agencies on Aging, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers that directly deliver nutritious meals, nutrition education, and nutrition counseling services designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life for seniors with greatest social and economic need.

This award represents one component of the division's comprehensive FY2026 aging services portfolio, which totals approximately $4.97 million across eight major formula grant awards supporting Title III Older Americans Act programs. The home-delivered meals program operates under a statutory formula allocation system requiring compliance with federal regulations outlined in 45 CFR Part 1321, adherence to audit and record-keeping standards, and submission of approved State Plans with annual revisions as necessary.