Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 AOA DA 0902
Apply for HHS 2009 AOA DA 0902
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Title VI Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048 Special Programs for the AgingTitle IVand Title IIDiscretionary Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2009 and posted on Oct 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2009 See link to full announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Title VI Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2009 AOA DA 0902), is a discretionary grant program administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA). Its purpose is to provide disaster-related reimbursement and assistance funds to organizations that serve older adults and are already operating under the Older Americans Act (OAA). In practical terms, the program is designed to help aging-service networks respond to major emergencies by covering eligible costs and supporting needed services when a large-scale event disrupts normal operations and increases the needs of older people.
A key feature of this grant is that funding is only available after a Presidential declaration of a National Disaster, and the money may only be used within the specific geographic areas named in the official Disaster Declaration. That means applicants cannot use this program as a general preparedness or routine service expansion fund; it is tied directly to declared disaster impacts and is restricted to the declared locations. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, aligning it with human services responses such as maintaining critical supports for older adults and addressing disaster-driven service gaps.
Eligibility is limited and very specific. Only State Units on Aging (typically state government agencies designated to administer aging programs) and federally recognized tribal organizations that are current Title VI grantees under the Older Americans Act may apply. The eligible applicant types shown are state governments and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized). The funding is associated with CFDA 93.048, "Special Programs for the Aging - Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects." There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make it easier for applicants to request funds during an already resource-strained disaster period.
The announcement emphasizes coordination with AoA Regional staff as part of the process. Potential applicants are expected to discuss their disaster application with Regional staff before submitting anything formally, and they are also expected to discuss the amount of funding they intend to request before finishing the application. The guidance suggests that sharing a draft application in advance can speed up award processing, which matters in a disaster context where time-sensitive services and reimbursements may be at stake. Applicants are also encouraged to coordinate with their State Emergency Management Office when developing application information, reinforcing that this funding should fit within the broader emergency management picture and documented disaster impacts.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system. This requirement applies to both SUAs and federally recognized tribal organizations applying under Title VI. The opportunity listing included an additional information link to AoA funding resources (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx), and it provides a direct contact for access issues: Rodd Clay at rodd.clay@aoa.gov.
In terms of funding scale, the estimated total funding for the opportunity is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $5,000. The announcement anticipated about 7 awards, suggesting the funding could be distributed among multiple disaster-impacted jurisdictions or organizations depending on need, scope, and the size of the declared event. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards depend on available funds and the application review and approval process rather than being an entitlement.
The timeline information provided indicates the notice was originally posted on October 29, 2008, with a listed creation date of April 2, 2009. The original closing date and the current closing date are both shown as September 18, 2009, and the archive date is October 18, 2009. While those dates reflect the lifecycle of this particular announcement posting, the core program concept is tied to disaster declarations, and applicants typically need to pay close attention to the specific instructions and time windows stated in the full announcement and any related guidance from AoA Regional offices.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as targeted disaster relief funding for established aging and tribal aging service providers operating under the Older Americans Act, activated by a Presidential disaster declaration and restricted to declared areas. It prioritizes pre-submission coordination with AoA Regional staff, encourages alignment with state emergency management, and uses Grants.gov as the required submission portal, with no matching requirement and a funding range intended to support disaster response and recovery needs affecting older adults.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Title VI Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2009 AOA DA 0902.
Who administers this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to provide disaster-related reimbursement and assistance funds to organizations that serve older adults and already operate under the Older Americans Act (OAA). It is meant to help the aging-services network respond when a major emergency disrupts normal operations and increases the needs of older people.
Is this funding available for general preparedness or routine service expansion?
No. Funding is only available after a Presidential declaration of a National Disaster, and it is tied directly to declared disaster impacts. It is not described as a general preparedness or routine expansion funding source.
When does this funding become available?
Funding is only available after the President declares a National Disaster.
Are funds limited to certain geographic areas?
Yes. Funds may only be used within the specific geographic areas named in the official Disaster Declaration.
What types of activities does this opportunity support?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, aligning it with human services responses such as maintaining critical supports for older adults and addressing disaster-driven service gaps.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) State Units on Aging (SUAs) and (2) federally recognized tribal organizations that are current Title VI grantees under the Older Americans Act.
What applicant types are explicitly listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant types shown are state governments and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized).
What if an organization serves older adults but is not an SUA or a current Title VI OAA grantee?
Based on the eligibility description provided, the program is limited to SUAs and federally recognized tribal organizations that are current Title VI grantees under the OAA.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA 93.048, "Special Programs for the Aging - Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects."
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this program discretionary or formula-based?
The opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards depend on available funds and the application review and approval process rather than being an entitlement.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding is $500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated about 7 awards.
Does the announcement say how funding will be distributed among awardees?
It indicates funding could be distributed among multiple disaster-impacted jurisdictions or organizations depending on need, scope, and the size of the declared event, but it does not provide a specific allocation formula.
What coordination is expected before submitting an application?
Potential applicants are expected to discuss their disaster application with AoA Regional staff before submitting anything formally. They are also expected to discuss the amount of funding they intend to request before finishing the application.
Is sharing a draft application recommended?
Yes. The guidance suggests sharing a draft application in advance can speed up award processing, which can be important when time-sensitive services and reimbursements are involved.
Should applicants coordinate with state emergency management?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with their State Emergency Management Office when developing application information so the request fits within the broader emergency management picture and documented disaster impacts.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system.
Does the Grants.gov submission requirement apply to both SUAs and Title VI tribal organizations?
Yes. The requirement applies to both State Units on Aging and federally recognized tribal organizations applying under Title VI.
Where can applicants find additional AoA funding resources?
The listing referenced AoA funding resources at http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx.
Who is the contact for access issues mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement provides a contact for access issues: Rodd Clay at rodd.clay@aoa.gov.
What timeline dates were shown in the opportunity listing?
The notice was originally posted on October 29, 2008, with a listed creation date of April 2, 2009. The original and current closing date were both shown as September 18, 2009, and the archive date was October 18, 2009.
What should applicants keep in mind about timing?
The dates reflect the lifecycle of that particular announcement posting, while the core program concept is tied to disaster declarations. Applicants are expected to pay close attention to the specific instructions and time windows stated in the full announcement and to any related guidance from AoA Regional offices.
What is the key restriction on how funds can be used?
The key restriction described is that funding is activated by a Presidential disaster declaration and may only be used within the specific geographic areas named in that Disaster Declaration.
What kinds of organizations is this program intended to support?
It is intended for established aging and tribal aging service providers that already operate under the Older Americans Act (OAA), to support disaster response and recovery needs affecting older adults.
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