Federal Grant Award Summary

The Illinois Department on Aging received a Formula Grant award of $4.43 million from the Administration on Aging (part of the Department of Health and Human Services) 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 meal services designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life for older adults across Illinois. Home-delivered meals represent one of two primary nutrition service delivery mechanisms under Title III, Part C, specifically targeting homebound seniors who cannot access congregate meal programs at central locations.

As a formula grant recipient, the Illinois Department on Aging is required to sub-award a portion of these funds to local Area Agencies on Aging, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers throughout the state to ensure comprehensive service delivery across urban, suburban, rural, and frontier communities. The department's Finance and Administration Division manages the grant administration and compliance requirements, including maintenance of records for three years after final expenditure reporting and adherence to audit standards under 2 CFR 200. The statutory formula allocation system entitles Illinois to this funding based on its approved State Plan, with annual revisions as necessary throughout the two-year award period.