Federal Grant Award Summary

The Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs received a Formula Grant award of $2,405,761.00 from the Administration on Aging (part of the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living) 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 congregate meal services to older adults throughout Louisiana. Congregate meals are nutritious meals provided at central locations such as senior centers, designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life among seniors while also providing opportunities for social engagement and community connection.

As the state-level administering agency, the Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is responsible for distributing these funds to local Area Agencies on Aging, non-profit organizations, and community service providers across the state to ensure comprehensive nutrition service delivery. The award operates under a statutory formula allocation system, requiring submission of approved State Plans with annual revisions as necessary. Recipients must comply with Title III, Part C requirements outlined in 45 CFR Part 1321 and maintain records for three years following submission of final expenditure reports, with audit requirements applicable to entities expending $750,000 or more annually in federal awards.