FY2026 (OACM) older americans act title III - congregate meals - older americans act title III - congregate meals

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Oregon Department of Human Services $16,828,572 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services program (CFDA 93.045) to fund congregate meals and related nutrition services for older adults.

The award funds nutritious meals, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and other appropriate nutrition services designed to maintain health, independence, and quality of life among older adults. The Oregon Department of Human Services, acting as the state administering agency, distributes funding through sub-awards to local service delivery partners. County of Clackamas received a sub-award effective December 10, 2025, to deliver Older Americans Act services within its jurisdiction.

The award carries a period of performance through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Oregon. This is a formula grant awarded by statutory entitlement under Title III, Part C of the Older Americans Act; State Plans submitted for a two-, three-, or four-year period govern implementation. The state must maintain records available for three years after final expenditure report submission and is subject to single or program-specific audit requirements if annual federal expenditures exceed $750,000.