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 State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services $3,988,321 on October 1, 2025, under the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (CFDA 93.053) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The program funds the purchase of domestically produced foods or USDA Foods for preparation of congregate and home-delivered meals to older adults in Wisconsin.

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services distributes these funds to sub-recipients, including the County of Dane (sub-award dated April 28, 2026), the County of Milwaukee (sub-award dated May 7, 2026), and Greater Wisconsin Agency On Aging Resources, Inc. (sub-award dated April 1, 2026), all receiving USDA cash allocations. The State Units on Aging and Indian Tribal Organizations receiving funding through this program may access cash or USDA Foods from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Funds or USDA Foods are used in the preparation of congregate and home-delivered meals by nutrition services programs. USDA Foods may not be sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of without prior, specific approval of USDA. Each State Unit on Aging shall promptly and equitably disburse funds received to recipients. Program agreements are indefinite unless withdrawal is requested or required because of program irregularities.