Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Elder Affairs Florida received a $672,528 formula grant from the Administration on Aging under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part D, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services program (CFDA 93.043) on October 1, 2025. This two-year award, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, supports the development and strengthening of preventive health service and health promotion systems for older adults across Florida. The funding enables evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion services addressing multiple health domains, including physical fitness, medication management, chronic disease self-management education, psychosocial behavioral health intervention, and condition-specific initiatives targeting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), arthritis, brain health, diabetes, falls prevention, depression, and chronic pain.

The Department of Elder Affairs Florida distributed these funds to ten regional Area Agencies on Aging across the state—including agencies serving Central Florida, Northwest Florida, Palm Beach, Northeast Florida, North Florida, Southwest Florida, Mid-Florida (Elder Options), Broward County, Pasco-Pinellas, and Miami-Dade/Monroe Counties. Each sub-awardee provides an array of periodic disease prevention and health promotion services at senior centers and alternative sites designed to help older adults prevent and manage chronic diseases while promoting healthier lifestyles. This decentralized service delivery model ensures that preventive health initiatives reach seniors throughout Florida's diverse geographic regions through established community-based infrastructure and local partnerships.