[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 179 (Friday, September 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46737-46738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19925]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement; Notice
ACTION: Announcing the Intent to Award a Single-Source Supplement to
provide the National Aging Network with timely, relevant, high quality
opportunities to further enhance their knowledge and skills related to
nutrition services.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the
intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative
agreement held by Meals on Wheels America for the project Enhancing the
Knowledge and Skills of the Aging Network.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or comments
regarding this program supplement, contact Keri Lipperini, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community
Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health
Promotion Programs, 202-795-7422, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this supplement is to: (1)
Support the development and dissemination of resources for experienced
and inexperienced Aging Network Nutrition Program providers; and (2)
enhance peer-learning opportunities for State Units on Aging (SUAs),
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Nutrition Program providers.
The administrative supplement for FY 2018 will be in the amount of
$175,242, bringing the total award for FY 2018 to $400,001.
The additional funding will not be used to begin new projects, but
it will be used to enhance existing efforts. The grantee will continue
to provide appropriate, quality nutrition-related
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resources, address new opportunities to embed nutrition services within
the home and community-based service systems, and engage successfully
in emerging models of integrated health care.
Program Name: Enhancing the Knowledge and Skills of the Aging
Network.
Recipient: Meals on Wheels America.
Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the
second year of a three year project period of Sept 1, 2017 to August
31, 2020.
Total Award Amount: $400,001 in FY 2018.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement.
Statutory Authority: The Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965, as
amended, Public Law 114-144.
Basis for Award: Meals on Wheels America (MOWA) is currently funded
to carry out the objectives of this project through its current project
entitled, National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging for the
period of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020. Since the
project's implementation, the grantee has made satisfactory progress
toward its approved work plan. The supplement will enable the grantee
to carry their work even further, enhancing the support they provide to
the Aging Network Nutrition Program Providers. The additional funding
will not be used to begin new projects or activities, but rather to
enhance efforts specific to tribal populations and congregate meal
settings.
MOWA is uniquely positioned to complete the work called for under
this project. They have an already established infrastructure and are a
known and trusted organization in the Aging Network. Prior to this
current award, MOWA competed and was awarded the National Nutrition
Center for 6 years. They have an established presence within much of
the Aging Network. Under this current award period, they are providing
educational opportunities for the Aging Network Nutrition Program
Providers, including webinars and live trainings. They have a
comprehensive, interactive web-based repository
(www.nutritionandaging.org) with tools and resources, including--but
not limited to--issues briefs, policy and practice models, and
toolkits. They have also presented to the Aging Network locally and on
a national level. They have reached thousands of providers using their:
(1) Comprehensive database of SUAs, AAAs, and other Nutrition Program
Providers; and (2) Leadership Academy, which provides expert
consultation around nutrition program delivery and the use of
technology to enhance services. In addition, they have developed
partnerships with organizations, universities, and other entities to
provide education and support for the Aging Network.
Establishing an entirely new grant project at this time would be
potentially disruptive to the current work already well under way. More
importantly, it could cause confusion among the Aging Network Nutrition
Program Providers, which could have a negative effect on training and
support opportunities. If this supplement were not provided, the
project would be unable to address the significant unmet educational
needs of the Aging Network Nutrition Program Providers.
Dated: September 5, 2018.
Mary Lazare,
Principal Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2018-19925 Filed 9-13-18; 8:45 am]
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