Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 AOA DA 1110
Apply for HHS 2011 AOA DA 1110
- 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 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 Feb 1, 2011 and posted on Feb 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2011. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2011 AOA DA 1110), is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA). Its purpose is to provide disaster-related reimbursement and assistance funding to State Units on Aging and federally recognized tribal organizations that already receive funding under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA). The program is specifically designed to help older adults and aging-service systems respond to major emergencies, but it only activates under a very specific condition: the President must declare a National Disaster, and the requested funds can only be used in the geographic areas formally named in the Presidential Disaster Declaration.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is not a general preparedness or mitigation grant. Funding is tied to real, declared disaster events and is meant to support response and recovery needs that arise because of those events. The announcement emphasizes that these funds are intended to reimburse or assist with disaster-related costs connected to serving older adults, and that applicants should first explore what support may already be available through other federal, state, or local disaster programs. In practical terms, SUAs and eligible tribal organizations are encouraged to coordinate with state and local emergency management officials to determine whether other resources can cover some needs before turning to OAA disaster assistance funds. This helps avoid duplication of benefits and ensures OAA dollars are used where they are most needed.
Eligibility is limited to two applicant types: state governments (specifically the State Units on Aging) and Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized and currently receiving a Title VI OAA grant. The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.048, "Special Programs for the Aging Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects," and is categorized under the broader funding activity area of income security and social services. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for jurisdictions that may be financially strained during a disaster response.
The application process is designed to be coordinated and consultative. The AoA instructs eligible SUAs and Title VI grantees to discuss their disaster applications with AoA Regional staff before submitting anything formally. Applicants are also expected to discuss the amount of funding they plan to request with regional staff in advance, and the announcement notes that providing a draft narrative justification can speed up award processing. This pre-submission coordination is highlighted as an important step, likely because disaster funding decisions must be made quickly and aligned with both the disaster declaration boundaries and the nature of allowable costs.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it via the Grants.gov portal. This reflects a standard federal grants workflow, but the announcement underscores it as the required submission pathway for both SUAs and eligible tribal organizations.
Funding levels for this opportunity are relatively targeted. The estimated total funding available is $500,000, with an expected five awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $100,000. The posting date and creation date were February 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 15, 2011, and an archive date of October 15, 2011. While those dates indicate this specific announcement cycle has closed, the structure of the program description clarifies how the disaster assistance mechanism operates when it is active, and the conditions under which funds can be released.
For official details and related resources, the announcement points applicants to the AoA funding page (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx). The listed contact for access issues and grants policy support is Robert Logan, reachable at Robert.Logan@aoa.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2011 AOA DA 1110.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to provide disaster-related reimbursement and assistance funding to eligible State Units on Aging and federally recognized tribal organizations so they can support older adults and aging-service systems in responding to major emergencies.
Is this a disaster preparedness or mitigation grant?
No. The announcement emphasizes that this is not a general preparedness or mitigation program. Funding is tied to actual disaster response and recovery needs that arise from a declared event.
When does this program "activate" or become available?
It only activates under a specific condition: the President must declare a National Disaster. In addition, requested funds can only be used in the geographic areas formally named in the Presidential Disaster Declaration.
Where can awarded funds be used?
Funds can only be used in the geographic areas that are formally named in the Presidential Disaster Declaration.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) state governments, specifically the State Units on Aging (SUAs), and (2) federally recognized Native American tribal governments that are currently receiving a Title VI Older Americans Act (OAA) grant.
Do tribal applicants need to have a specific type of existing grant to be eligible?
Yes. The announcement specifies that eligible tribal organizations must be federally recognized and already receiving funding under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.048, "Special Programs for the Aging Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects."
What general funding activity area does this program fall under?
It is categorized under the broader funding activity area of income security and social services.
Does the program require cost sharing or a match?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of costs is this funding meant to cover?
The funds are intended to reimburse or assist with disaster-related costs connected to serving older adults, based on needs arising because of the declared disaster event.
Are applicants expected to check other disaster resources before requesting these funds?
Yes. The announcement encourages applicants to first explore support that may already be available through other federal, state, or local disaster programs, and to coordinate with state and local emergency management officials to determine what other resources can cover.
Why does the announcement emphasize coordination with other disaster programs?
The stated intent is to help avoid duplication of benefits and to ensure Older Americans Act (OAA) disaster assistance dollars are used where they are most needed.
Is there any recommended pre-application step?
Yes. The AoA instructs eligible SUAs and Title VI grantees to discuss their disaster applications with AoA Regional staff before submitting anything formally.
Should applicants discuss the requested funding amount in advance?
Yes. Applicants are expected to discuss the amount of funding they plan to request with AoA Regional staff before submission.
Can providing a draft justification help?
Yes. The announcement notes that providing a draft narrative justification can speed up award processing.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it via the Grants.gov portal.
What is the estimated total funding available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding available is $500,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected five awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from $20,000 (floor) to $100,000 (ceiling).
What were the key dates for this specific announcement cycle?
The posting date and creation date were February 1, 2011. The original and current closing date was September 15, 2011. The archive date was October 15, 2011.
Is this specific opportunity still open?
No. Based on the closing date (September 15, 2011) and archive date (October 15, 2011), this specific announcement cycle has closed.
Where can applicants find official details and related resources?
The announcement points to the AoA funding page: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx
Who is listed as a contact for access issues and grants policy support?
The listed contact is Robert Logan. The email provided is Robert.Logan@aoa.hhs.gov.
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