FY2026 (OAOM) older americans act title VII - ombudsman - older americans act title VII - ombudsman

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $298,632 to Senior Services West Virginia Bureau Of on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals program (CFDA 93.042).

The award funds West Virginia's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The program identifies, investigates, and resolves complaints related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals in long-term care settings, including board and care and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen provide information to residents about long-term services and supports, ensure regular and timely access to ombudsman services, represent resident interests before governmental agencies, and analyze and recommend changes to laws and regulations affecting residents' rights and welfare.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. All work is performed in West Virginia. This is a formula grant awarded on a non-competitive basis; states and territories are entitled to these grants by statute, with funds distributed by the Administration for Community Living through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging.