[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 94 (Wednesday, May 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 21787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10029]


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DEPARTMENT OF HELATH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement to the National Aging 
Network

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living is announcing its 
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.

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 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. 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 2019 will be in the amount of 
$257,401, bringing the total award for FY 2019 to $482,390.
    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 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: $482,390 in FY 2019.
    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 continue 
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. 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: May 9, 2019.
Mary Lazare,
Principal Deputy Administrator .
[FR Doc. 2019-10029 Filed 5-14-19; 8:45 am]
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