Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services received a $1,005,008.80 formula grant award from the Administration on Aging (also known as the 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, dated October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, funds home-delivered meals and related nutrition services for older adults throughout Maine. This statutory formula allocation supports the delivery of nutritious meals, nutrition education, and nutrition counseling designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life among seniors, with particular emphasis on serving homebound individuals and underserved older adults with greatest social and economic need.

Maine DHHS distributes these funds through sub-awards to local Area Agencies on Aging, which serve as the primary implementation partners. Sub-grantees identified include the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging Inc. (awarded November 3, 2025) and Southern Maine Agency on Aging (awarded October 31, 2025), both non-profit organizations operating across their respective regional service areas. These sub-awardees carry out Older Americans Act provisions related to community-based programs and support services for older individuals, ensuring comprehensive nutrition and wellness services reach eligible senior populations across Maine's urban, suburban, and rural communities.