FY2026 (OASS) older americans act title III - supportive services - older americans act title III - supportive services

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $39.344 million to the State of South Carolina Department on Aging on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers program (CFDA 93.044). The award funds supportive services and outreach to senior adults, adults with disabilities, their families, and professionals through outreach, partnerships, information and referral assistance, data collection and dissemination, training, and advocacy. Period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in South Carolina.

The Department on Aging passes funding to nine sub-recipients designated as Area Agencies on Aging and regional councils of governments: Caresouth Carolina Inc., Central Midlands Council of Governments, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments, Lowcountry Council of Governments, Lower Savannah Council of Governments, Trident Area Agency on Aging Inc., Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Catawba Area Agency on Aging, and Upper Savannah Council of Governments. These sub-recipients deliver the same supportive services and outreach activities within their respective service areas across South Carolina.

This is a formula grant awarded under statutory entitlement based on approval of the State Plan and intrastate funding formula.