Formula Grant 2602MEOATA

The Penobscot Indian Nation received a formula grant award of $109,120.00 from the Administration on Aging under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title VI, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes program (CFDA 93.047). The award, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, supports the delivery of supportive services, nutrition services, and caregiver services to American Indian elders aged 60 and older within the Penobscot Nation community in Maine. These services are designed to be comparable to those provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act and reflect the program's commitment to promoting culturally appropriate elder support for federally recognized tribal populations.

As a formula grant under this federal program, the Penobscot Nation is responsible for maintaining comprehensive records and financial documentation for three years following submission of final expenditure reports. The award is contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of federal funds, with periodic renewals possible within the three-year grant period. The tribe's demonstrated capacity to deliver supportive and nutrition services to its approximately 2,398 tribal members qualifies it as an eligible applicant under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.