Older Americans Act Proposal Open

4/28/2013 11:20am

The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) is seeking proposals to provide contracted services funded under the Older Americans Act in Region 8.  This is a separate funding stream that provides services to clients who may not be receiving services through the MI Choice Waiver or Care Management program.

This proposal process is for three years, Fiscal Years 2014- 2016. The funding awarded will be for the first year of the three year proposal, Fiscal Year 2014 (October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014).

Additional Information:

• Letter for Mailed Proposals
• Proposal General Information
• OAA Proposal
• Service Design and Description (attachment II D)
• Service Budget (attachment II E)
• Disease Prevention/Health Promotion Description (attachment II F)
• Caregiver Support Services Description (attachment II G)

Any questions concerning the proposal process will be answered at the Proposal Workshop.

Important Dates

• April 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. - Proposal Workshop at the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Conference Room, 1279 Cedar NE, Grand Rapids, MI  49503
• May 13, 2013 12:00 p.m. (noon) - Proposals due at the AAAWM office, 3215 Eaglecrest Dr NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525. No proposals accepted after this date.

Please note that our agency will be moving on Monday, May 6th through Wednesday, May 8th.  It is not recommended to drop off proposals during this time.

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From the Executive Director

3/25/2013 5:00pm

Frail low-income older adults will receive fewer home delivered meals and other vital home care services due to implementation of the federal sequester. As of March 1, funding for Older Americans Act programs across the country was reduced approximately 5%. That means fewer services for struggling older adults who need services the most.

In this region, about $140,000 in service funding will be lost. Unfortunately, the funding reduction is impacting programs that have already taken hits. State funding for meals and home care programs was cut 28% over a recent three year period. State funding for home delivered meals is at virtually the same level as 1997. Obviously, costs have risen significantly during that time frame. And the older adult population has increased by more than 25%. Adding to the challenge of serving older adults is the reduction in senior millage funding due to declining property values.

Consequently, meals and other services have been cut.  Waiting lists grow across the state and country.  Older adults who have given so much to our communities go without help.

AAAWM staff hopes to offset the cuts for this year by using unallocated funding and reserves.  However it will be impossible to continue that in future years if there are additional cuts. According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Republicans and Democrats are so far apart on budget issues that the threat of more reductions is very real.

So if people tell you that not much has changed due to sequestration, share with them how older adults across the country are trying to get by with less.  Also, contact your U.S. Senators and Congressman about the impact of sequestration. Older adults need your advocacy support.    

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Proposal Process Opens

2/18/2013 1:00pm

Every three years an open proposal process takes place for Older Americans Act funding. During this time any incorporated entity has the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide one or more of the defined fundable services. If an agency is selected, their contract will remain in effect for three years, though funding amount may vary from year to year.

The proposal process will begin on April 8, 2013 with proposals due to the agency on May 13, 2013. Check back here for more information in April, such as proposal format.         

For more information on the process, visit www.aaawm.org/providers/older_americans_act_providers

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Seeking Letters of Intent

9/19/2011 10:00am

Funding levels available are:

• Long Term Care Ombudsman                               $80.902
• Elder Abuse Prevention Education                      $14,027

The Letter of Intent is Due Friday September 23, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. noon to the Area Agency on Aging of Western MI, 1279 Cedar NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or to proposal@aaawm.org.  Click here for the Letter of Intent.

Letters of Intent will be reviewed and appropriate agencies will be selected to continue in the proposal process.

Questions can be directed to Jackie O’Connor, AAAWM Assistant Director at 616.222.7002 or Jackie@aaawm.org.

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