FY2026 (OACM) older americans act title III - congregate meals - older americans act title III - congregate meals

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Ohio Department of Aging $50.881 million on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services program (CFDA 93.045) to deliver congregate meals and other nutrition services to older adults throughout Ohio. The award runs through September 30, 2027.

The Ohio Department of Aging, as the state recipient, is distributing funds to 13 sub-recipients—all Area Agencies on Aging and one municipal government—to operate congregate meal programs across the state. Sub-recipients include Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging, Western Reserve Area Agency On Aging, Area Agency On Aging PSA 2, Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Region, Area Agency On Aging District 7 Inc., Area Office On Aging Of Northwestern Ohio Inc., Council On Aging Of Southwestern Ohio, Area Agency On Aging Region 9 Incorporated, Direction Home Of Eastern Ohio Inc., City of Columbus, and Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging Inc. These sub-recipients collectively provide congregate meals, nutrition education, and related nutrition services to support health, independence, and quality of life for older Ohioans. Title III, Part C nutrition services encompass congregate meals, home-delivered meals, nutrition counseling, nutrition education, and other appropriate nutrition services under the Older Americans Act.

This is a formula grant awarded by statutory entitlement based on approval of the Ohio Department of Aging's state plan. The award is assistance funding, not a procurement contract.