FY2026 (OAFC) older americans act title III - family caregivers - older americans act title III - family caregivers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services $2.459909 million on October 1, 2025, under the National Family Caregiver Support program (CFDA 93.052, Older Americans Act Title III, Part E) to support multifaceted systems of services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers across Nebraska through September 30, 2027.

The program funds information and counseling services to caregivers, assistance in accessing available services, caregiver training to support decision-making and problem-solving related to caregiving roles, respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from caregiving responsibilities, and supplemental services to complement care provided by family members. The award is a formula grant distributed to designated sub-state level organizations through an approved state plan and intrastate funding formula.

Nebraska DHHS passed funding through to eight Area Agencies on Aging as sub-recipients: Blue Rivers Area Agency On Aging (awarded March 6, 2026), Northeast Nebraska Area Agency On Aging (March 6, 2026), Midland Area Agency On Aging (March 6, 2026), South Central Nebraska Area Agency On Aging (March 6, 2026), Aging Office of Western Nebraska (March 10, 2026), West Central Nebraska Area Agency On Aging (March 10, 2026), Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency Eastern Nebraska Office On Aging division (March 8, 2026), and Lincoln City of Public Works & Utilities Division (April 3, 2026). Each sub-recipient delivers Area Agency on Aging services supporting eligible Nebraskans to remain in their homes and communities using federal Older Americans Act and state funding, including nutrition programs, case management, preadmission screening, and caregiver support services.