Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) in Virginia received a formula grant award of $846,055 from the Administration on Aging (also known as the Administration for Community Living) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part D, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services program (CFDA 93.043). The award was obligated on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. As the State Agency on Aging for Virginia, DARS serves as the primary recipient responsible for approving and distributing these funds to Area Agencies on Aging and nonprofit service providers throughout the state.

The funded program supports the development and strengthening of evidence-based preventive health services and health promotion systems for older adults aged 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes. Key service areas include physical fitness programs, medication management education, chronic disease self-management education, and psychosocial behavioral health interventions. Additionally, the program addresses condition-specific health concerns prevalent among senior populations, including falls prevention, arthritis management, diabetes education, depression support, brain health initiatives, and chronic pain management. DARS is responsible for sub-awarding grant portions to local organizations and ensuring compliance with federal requirements, including annual plan revisions throughout the two-year award period.