FY2026 (oans) older americans act nutrition services incentive program for the states

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Health & Human Services Commission of Texas $18.450743 million on October 1, 2025, under the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (CFDA 93.053), a formula grant supporting the delivery of nutritious meals to older adults. The award obligates funding through September 30, 2027, and covers performance in Texas.

The Nutrition Services Incentive Program provides cash or USDA Foods to State Units on Aging and Indian Tribal Organizations for preparation of congregate and home-delivered meals. Funds flow to recipients through the HHSC's Federal Funds Office Division, which administers federal health and human services programs across Texas. The program rewards effective performance in efficient meal delivery and requires equitable disbursement of funds to sub-recipients.

HHSC passed the award through to 28 regional councils of governments and local government entities functioning as Area Agencies on Aging or regional planning commissions. Sub-recipients awarded on April 2, 2026, and December 31, 2025, include Alamo Area Council of Governments, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Houston Galveston Area Council, South Plains Association of Governments, Texoma Council of Governments, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Central Texas Council of Governments, Capital Area Council of Governments, Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Deep East Texas Council of Governments, East Texas Council of Governments, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Rio Grande Council of Governments, South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, South Texas Development Council, West Central Texas Council of Governments, Concho Valley Council of Governments, and City of Houston Finance Department, along with Community Council of Greater Dallas and United Way of Tarrant County. These sub-recipients coordinate nutrition services, supportive services, family caregiver support, ombudsman services, and related aging programs within their respective regions.