Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services received a $1,811,293 formula grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, from the Administration on Aging (now part of the Administration for Community Living) under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services program (CFDA 93.045). This award funds the delivery of congregate meals—nutritious meals provided at central locations such as senior centers—designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life among older adults in Iowa. The grant operates under a statutory formula allocation system requiring the state to submit and maintain an approved State Plan with annual revisions as necessary.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services distributes funding through subawards to six Area Agencies on Aging: Heritage Area Agency On Aging, Milestones Agency On Aging, Aging Resources of Central Iowa, Elderbridge Agency On Aging, Connections Area Agency On Aging, Inc., and Northeast Iowa Area Agency On Aging Inc. (doing business as Hawkeye Valley). These sub-recipients deliver congregate nutrition services across their respective service regions, complemented by supportive services including nutrition education, nutrition counseling, transportation, and information and referral services. All subawards were issued on December 21, 2025, under 2026 Congregate Nutrition Area Plans, ensuring coordinated delivery of federal nutrition services throughout Iowa's aging services network.