Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services (93.045)
Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services (Assistance Listing 93.045) is run by the Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $4.9 billion in 764 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $6.5 million per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $3.8 million. Half of the 764 awards fell between $2.0 million and $8.0 million, and they ranged from $27,370 to $52.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$4.9 billion
- Grant awards764
- Typical award$3.8 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$874 million
- Size rank93 of 1824
- Type of assistanceFormula grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $1.6 billion in fiscal 2021 to $874 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 93rd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 71% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 56 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide grants to States and U.S. Territories to support nutrition services including nutritious meals, nutrition education and other appropriate nutrition services for older adults in order to maintain health, independence and quality of life. Meals and nutrition services are to be served in a congregate setting or delivered to the home, if the older adult is homebound.
Open opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Only States and U.S. Territories which have State Units on Aging designated by the governors are eligible to receive these grants.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds are made available to State Units on Aging and U.S. Territories for use by local nutrition projects. Local projects must provide an appropriate meal, which complies with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provides one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Meals must be provided at least once per day, 5 or more days per week, except in rural areas where such frequency is not feasible, to eligible people aged 60 and over and their spouses. Local projects may also use funds to provide nutrition education, nutrition counseling and other nutrition services, as appropriate, based on the needs of meal participants.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title III, Part C, Subpart N/A,Public Law Older Americans Act of 1965.N/AThe nonfederal contribution may be in the form of cash or in kind contributions, including equipment or services.This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. N/A
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Congregate Nutrition Services: FY21: RANGE: $278,155 to $45,269,354 AVERAGE: $5,270,768
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services (93.045) awarded$4.9 billion across 764 grant awards, an average of $6.5 million 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 | 740 | $4.9 billion | 100% |
| Colleges and universities | 11 | $9.9 million | 0.2% |
| Nonprofits | 13 | $8.3 million | 0.2% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $523 million |
| Florida | 15 | $368 million |
| Texas | 16 | $328 million |
| New York | 14 | $315 million |
| Ohio | 15 | $183 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $179 million |
| Illinois | 16 | $176 million |
| Michigan | 13 | $158 million |
| North Carolina | 13 | $143 million |
| Georgia | 14 | $141 million |
| New Jersey | 13 | $138 million |
| Tennessee | 16 | $106 million |
| Arizona | 14 | $103 million |
| Virginia | 14 | $103 million |
| Indiana | 14 | $100 million |
| Washington | 13 | $99.8 million |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $96.0 million |
| Missouri | 13 | $93.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $90.4 million |
| Maryland | 14 | $87.5 million |
| Minnesota | 13 | $86.0 million |
| Alabama | 13 | $80.5 million |
| Colorado | 13 | $72.3 million |
| Louisiana | 13 | $69.8 million |
| Kentucky | 14 | $67.7 million |
| South Carolina | 13 | $67.6 million |
| Oregon | 14 | $67.6 million |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $59.7 million |
| Connecticut | 15 | $59.6 million |
| Iowa | 14 | $56.4 million |
| Puerto Rico | 13 | $49.8 million |
| Arkansas | 15 | $47.0 million |
| Nevada | 13 | $46.2 million |
| Kansas | 13 | $43.7 million |
| Mississippi | 14 | $37.8 million |
| Utah | 14 | $36.7 million |
| New Mexico | 13 | $33.6 million |
| West Virginia | 13 | $33.5 million |
| Nebraska | 13 | $28.3 million |
| Idaho | 13 | $27.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $26.7 million |
| Delaware | 18 | $26.5 million |
| Wyoming | 13 | $26.2 million |
| South Dakota | 13 | $26.1 million |
| New Hampshire | 14 | $26.0 million |
| Maine | 14 | $26.0 million |
| Alaska | 13 | $26.0 million |
| Montana | 13 | $25.7 million |
| North Dakota | 13 | $25.6 million |
| Hawaii | 15 | $25.6 million |
| Vermont | 13 | $25.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 13 | $23.5 million |
| Guam | 13 | $13.1 million |
| American Samoa | 13 | $3.9 million |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 13 | $3.2 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | $2.9 million |