Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals (93.042)
Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals (Assistance Listing 93.042) is run by the Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $111 million in 332 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $334,257 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $207,358. Half of the 332 awards fell between $108,373 and $413,158, and they ranged from $1,080 to $2.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$111 million
- Grant awards332
- Typical award$207,358
- Awarded in FY 2025$21.4 million
- Size rank780 of 1824
- Type of assistanceFormula grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $28.7 million in fiscal 2021 to $21.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 780th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 72% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 56 states and territories.
What the program funds
The principal role of this Ombudsman Program is to investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen also promote policies and practices needed to improve the quality of care and life in long-term care facilities and educate both consumers and providers about residents' rights and good care practices.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
All States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds are awarded to States to develop or strengthen service systems through designated State Agencies on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging and other entities. Funds under this Title and Chapter are included in State aging plans covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual revisions as necessary, submitted for approval to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. Funds must be used to design and implement programs for the provision of long-term care ombudsman services for individuals living in long-term care facilities.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title VII, Part 1324, Subpart A,Public Law Older American Act.n/aMatching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Additional funding for FY 21 (COVID-19 CARES ACT Funding $10,000,000.00)
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Special Programs for the Aging, Title VII, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals (93.042) awarded$111 million across 332 grant awards, an average of $334,257 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 332 | $111 million | 100% |
By state
33 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $11.6 million |
| Florida | 6 | $8.6 million |
| Texas | 6 | $7.6 million |
| New York | 6 | $6.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $4.3 million |
| Ohio | 6 | $4.1 million |
| Illinois | 6 | $3.9 million |
| North Carolina | 6 | $3.5 million |
| Michigan | 6 | $3.5 million |
| Georgia | 6 | $3.1 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $3.0 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $2.7 million |
| Arizona | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Washington | 6 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee | 6 | $2.3 million |
| Indiana | 6 | $2.1 million |
| Missouri | 6 | $2.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $2.1 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Minnesota | 6 | $1.8 million |
| South Carolina | 6 | $1.8 million |
| Colorado | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Alabama | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Oregon | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Louisiana | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Kentucky | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Iowa | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Nevada | 6 | $1.0 million |
| Arkansas | 6 | $1.0 million |
| Mississippi | 6 | $963,540 |
| Kansas | 6 | $955,755 |
| Utah | 6 | $763,190 |
| New Mexico | 6 | $737,107 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $632,825 |
| Nebraska | 6 | $620,734 |
| Idaho | 6 | $606,246 |
| Alaska | 6 | $569,356 |
| Hawaii | 6 | $569,356 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $569,356 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $569,356 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $569,356 |
| Vermont | 6 | $569,355 |
| Montana | 6 | $569,348 |
| Wyoming | 6 | $568,996 |
| North Dakota | 6 | $568,441 |
| Maine | 6 | $527,383 |
| Delaware | 8 | $511,594 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $504,067 |
| Guam | 6 | $254,222 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 6 | $65,835 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $10,682 |
| American Samoa | 4 | $578 |