Federal Grant Award Summary

The Connecticut Department of Aging & Disability Services received a $6.03 million formula grant award from the Administration on Aging under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers program (CFDA 93.044) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This statutory entitlement grant funds comprehensive, community-based supportive services designed to enable Connecticut residents aged 60 and older to maintain independence within their local communities. The prime recipient distributes funds through five regional Area Agencies on Aging sub-awardees: Eastern Connecticut Area Agency On Aging, Inc.; Western Connecticut Area Agency On Aging, Inc.; North Central Area Agency On Aging, Inc.; Southwestern Connecticut Agency On Aging, Inc.; and Agency On Aging Of South Central Connecticut, Inc.

Services delivered under this award include in-home support services (25% minimum allocation) such as chore services, homemaker assistance, and personal emergency response; access services (21% minimum allocation) encompassing outreach, information and referral, transportation assistance, and behavioral health services; legal assistance (6% minimum allocation) addressing income security, healthcare, housing, and elder abuse and exploitation issues; and senior center programming (5% minimum allocation). These coordinated services are designed to maximize informal community support and enable older adults to age in place while protecting their rights, autonomy, and dignity.