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NOTICE – Request for Public Review and Comment on Proposal for Title III Cost Sharing, Program Development & Coordination Funding

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NOTICE
Request for Public Review and Comment on Proposal for
Title III Cost Sharing, Program Development & Coordination Funding

In accordance with the Older American’s Act, the Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) to use Title III funds for the purpose of providing supportive health promotion, and caregiver support services, and will employ a cost sharing strategy for allowable services to expand potential of Title III funding to support older individuals and their families in the eleven-county region of southeastern Minnesota. The Area Agency on Aging is required to solicit the views of older individuals, providers, and other stakeholders on the implementation of its cost sharing strategy for review and comment. SEMAAA is proposing to use approximately $116,900 in Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support funds to pay for caregiver activities/services, $272,000 in Title III-B funds to pay for supportive services, and $44,200 in Title III-D funds to pay for health promotion, disease prevention programs in 2023 which are subject to cost sharing requirements.

SEMAAA is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) to transfer Title III-B (Supportive Services) funds to the Area Plan Administration for Program Development and Coordination Activities that will have an impact on enhanced services for older adults in the eleven-county area of southeastern Minnesota. The Area Agency on Aging is required to make the details of such proposals available to the general public for review and comment. SEMAAA is proposing to use $118,163 in Title III-B funds to support Program Development and Coordination Activities during 2023 as a cost of Area Plan Administration. The MBA policy allows up to 25% of these funds to be used for this purpose. The proposed amount represents 25% of the SEMAAA’s new Title III-B direct service allotment.

Public Hearing – Individuals may give oral testimony at the Public Hearing to be held on July 27, 2022, at 11:00am at SEMAAA – 2720 Superior Drive NW Suite #102, Rochester, MN 55901. Send RSVP to laurie@semaaa.org by July 25, 2022, to register your attendance and, if desired, your intent to speak at the hearing.

Written Comments – Written comments are encouraged & will be accepted until July 29, 2022. Please send written comments via email to laurie@semaaa.org or by mail to:
SEMAAA

Attn: Laurie Brownell
2720 Superior Dr NW Suite #102
Rochester, MN 55901

Vaccine Access (VAC 5) Funding Announcement

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The Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) has received funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) for vaccine education and supports. 

Proposal Focus: Outreach – Provide vaccination education, outreach and resources through phone support & assistance.

Eligibility: 501©3 Non-profit Organizations (must provide W-9 & insurance cert.)

Funding Amount:  Maximum of $4,999 per project applicant

Applications will be accepted beginning: January 3, 2022

Funding Timeline: January 3, 2022 – August 31, 2022 – Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis and the request for applications will remain open until available funds are exhausted. 

Applications include Brief Narrative/Budget (1-3 pages).

Other Helpful Information:

  • Cost per Unit (1 contact equals a unit) will be negotiated with applicant.
  • Payment provided on quarterly reimbursement basis.
  • This is a non-registered service – however minimal statistics will be collected.
  • Program statistical reports due monthly/quarterly narrative report.
  • SEMAAA will offer a suggested checklist of potential items to cover such as booster education, videos, and local resources.
  • We encourage grantees to contact public health in their area to ask questions such as – will they offer shots; will they travel to the person.

Process:

  1. VAC 5 applications will be presented to SEMAAA’s Executive Committee for funding approval. This group will make final funding decisions.
  2. Applications requests should be sent to: penny@semaaa.org.
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SEMAAA Short-Term Fund Availability Announcement

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SEMAAA Short-Term Fund Availability Announcement

November 19, 2021

Federal Funds Available for Title III-B and III-E Short-Term Projects for Older Adults in Southeastern Minnesota

The Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) announces the availability of carryover Older American Act funds to serve individuals 60 years of age and older in the eleven-county area of southeastern MN. 

Non-profit agencies, and in some cases, for profit organizations (as approved by the State of Minnesota) are eligible to receive these grants.  Grants are not available to individuals.

Allowable Services:

IIIB
Chore
Homemaker
Assisted Transportation
Counseling
Technology
Telephone Reassurance
Visiting

IIIE
Caregiver Counseling
Support Groups
Caregiver Respite (in-home)
Supplemental Services

All applications must:

  • Fully explain the need for service in the applicant’s service area (outline cities/county to be served).
  • Clearly state the anticipated number of units and individuals to be served by the project.
  • Provide a budget that details expenses.  Applicants should request a minimum of $10,000 per project.  Total carry over funding available is $70,000 in III-B and $90,000 in III-E funds.
  • Demonstrate the ability to sustain the project beyond the grant period.
  • Understand this work must be completed by 12/31/2022 and is not eligible for renewal.

Understand that:

  • Registered services are subject to Peer Place set-up fees, which should be included in your budget.
  • Include your W-9 and Certificate of Insurance.

Agencies interested in applying may request a grant application packet.  The full grant application must be returned to SEMAAA by December 15, 2021.  Application forms and instructions can be obtained from the Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging at: 2720 Superior Dr. NW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55901, by calling Penny Schmit at (507) 288-6944, or by emailing a request to: penny@semaaa.org.

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