FY2026 (oaom) older americans act title VII - ombudsman - older americans act title VII - ombudsman

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Idaho Commission On Aging $278,721 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals program (CFDA 93.042).

The award funds the identification, investigation, and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, including board and care, assisted living facilities, and residential care communities. Ombudsman services under this grant include providing information to residents about long-term services and supports, ensuring residents have regular and timely access to ombudsman assistance, representing resident interests before governmental agencies, and analyzing and recommending changes to laws and regulations affecting resident health, safety, welfare, and rights.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with all work performed in Idaho. This formula grant is awarded on a non-competitive basis to the state Agency on Aging as a statutory entitlement under the Older Americans Act. The Idaho Commission On Aging administers the federal prime award and distributes allocations through intrastate funding formulas to Area Agencies on Aging and community service providers throughout the state for direct service delivery.