Grant Opportunities
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) works with a variety of providers and other professionals in the delivery of services for older adults and their caregivers in southwest Minnesota.
Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding Opportunity
Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding Opportunity
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to address the service needs of older adults and caregivers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding will be awarded to organizations that provide services for people in MNRAAA’s twenty-seven county service area. Services must meet requirements outlined in the Request for Grant Applications for CARES Act Supportive Services and CARES Act Caregiver Services.
Non-profit agencies, units of government and for-profit organizations with relevant expertise and experience, not currently receiving Older Americans Act (OAA) funding through MNRAAA, are encouraged to submit applications. Current providers of services funded by MNRAAA may submit applications for new services only.
MNRAAA will make awards in amounts of up to $25,000. Funds will be accepted on an on-going basis through December 31, 2020 or until all available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. Awarded funds must be expended and project activities completed by September 30, 2021.
- Download the CARES Act Request for Grant Applications (PDF file)
- Download the Application Form and Resource Documents (ZIP file)
Direct all inquiries to rfjeldberg@mnraaa.org or leave a message at 507.387.1256, ext. 105.
Funding, Grants & Contracts
Title III
The Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law on July 14, 1965. The original Act created the Administration on Aging and authorized grants to states for community planning, services, research, and demonstration and training projects in the field of aging. Later amendments provided grants to area agencies on aging for local needs identification, planning and funding of services. The Act was reauthorized and amended in 2000, at which time the National Family Caregiver Support Program was established to support family, friends and neighbors caring for an older person as well as for grandparents and other older relatives caring for children.
MNRAAA is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. MNRAAA has been designated by the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the Southwest Planning and Service Area in Minnesota.
As a state-designated AAA, MNRAAA administers OAA funds and is responsible for the development of a coordinated and comprehensive system of services for older adults and their caregivers in Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine Counties. To accomplish this, MNRAAA awards Title III OAA funding to agencies and organizations that provide direct services for older people (age 60+) and their caregivers.
At this time, due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, MNRAAA will not be issuing a request for 2021 Title III grant applications from new services providers. Renewal applications will be accepted from existing Title III providers. The status of the 2021 Title III funding cycle will be reviewed on an on-going basis as the pandemic evolves and funds become available. Status changes to the funding cycle will be announced through MNRAAA’s web page, social media, email, etc.
Questions should be directed to Rhonda at 507.387.1256 x 105 or rfjeldberg@mnraaa.org.
Resource Materials
Title III Service Provider Handbook
Cost-sharing Took Kit for Title III Service Providers
2021 Title III Grants And Contracts
Title III Older Americans Act funds are awarded by MNRAAA through grants/contracts to local public and/or non-profit organizations to develop or expand services for older persons (60+) and their caregivers. Funds are to be used to expand the range of community-based programs and services designed to maintain the independence of older persons in a home environment, to fill gaps in existing services and to contribute to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of core services.
At this time, due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, MNRAAA will not be issuing a request for 2021 Title III grant applications from new services providers. Renewal applications will be accepted from existing Title III providers. The status of the 2021 Title III funding cycle will be reviewed on an on-going basis as the pandemic evolves and funds become available. Status changes to the funding cycle will be announced through MNRAAA’s web page, social media, email, etc.
For more information contact:
- Rhonda Hiller Fjeldberg, LSW
- Grant and Contract Manager
- 507.387.1256, ext. 105
- rfjeldberg@mnraaa.org
MINNESOTA RIVER
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Administrative Office
201 N. Broad St.
Suite 102
Phone: 507.387.1256
Fax: 507.387.6223
Provided through Older Americans Act funding from the Minnesota Board on Aging.