As an area agency on aging, CMCOA is a pivotal link between community supports for older adults and their caregivers, and the state and federal funding for these services. Using a planning process to review needs and trends, CMCOA awards federal Older Americans Act grants and contracts to local agencies for in-home long- term care services. These services are critical to help people live at home without falling into the public safety net.
The Older Americans Act was signed into law on July 14, 1965. The original act created the Administration of 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. This program supports family, friends, and neighbors caring for older persons, as well as for grandparents, and other older adults caring for children.
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CMCOA ElderCare Development Partnership (EDP) is available to provide technical assistance to applicants. Consultation will focus on project need and design, outcomes, sustainability, budget, as well as review of draft proposals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a Community Development team member for assistance as early as possible to receive technical assistance.
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the Minnesota Board on Aging.
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