Federal Older Americans Act Funding: Apply for Senior Services Grants
CICOA partners with hundreds of nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and private businesses to provide vital services to older adults and people with disabilities of all ages in Central Indiana. To ensure the best service and value for our community, CICOA engages in a competitive bid process every two years for federal Older Americans Act (OAA) grant funding.
Grant Funding Opportunities for Senior Services
Are you a qualified organization interested in providing services to older adults and family caregivers in Central Indiana? CICOA is seeking proposals for the provision of services funded through the federal Older Americans Act.
These funds are available for services to be provided between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2027. Winning bids are awarded for fixed amounts of revenue for each year of the contract, subject to the availability of funds.
To be eligible, applicants must have the capability to provide services:
- Area-wide: Across all eight (8) counties in our service area (Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby Counties).
- Single-county: County-wide within one of the eight (8) counties.
Available Services for Funding
Funding is available for the following service categories through various Older Americans Act titles:
- Legal Assistance (Title III-B)
- Ombudsman Services (Title III-B, Title VII)
- County-Level Access Services (Title III-B)
Includes: Information & Assistance, Outreach and Transportation services. - Health Promotion / Evidence-Based Prevention (Title III-D)
- Caregiver Support Services (Title III-E)
- Elder Abuse Prevention (Title VII-G)
How to Submit Your Bid Proposal
The application period for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026/2027 funds will be open from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Download Grant Applications: Application forms will be available for download on this webpage starting June 1, 2025.
- Complete Your Proposal: Fill out all required application documents thoroughly.
- Submit by Deadline: Email your completed application(s) and all required supporting documents as attachments to Maggie Nelson at mnelson
@cicoa.org by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Important Deadlines
- Application Period Opens: June 1, 2025
- Application Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. EST
Request for Proposal
Federal FY 2026/2027 Funds Available for Bid
For detailed information regarding eligibility, expected funding allocations and timeline, please review the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Grant Proposals and Applications
To ensure a smooth application process, we've organized all necessary documents by the OAA Title that they pertain to. Within each section, you'll find the application, along with supporting instructions and relevant background documents.
Title III-B
Title III-D
Title III-E
Title III-B, VII and VII-G
For More Information
Contact CICOA's
Director of Quality
(317) 803-6223