Other Agencies and Organizations, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida

Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. announce grant opportunities for sources interested in providing services to caregivers under the Federal Older Americans Act Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support Program in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, and/or Washington Counties. Prospective sources must be established and have current or previous experience in providing services to older adults and caregivers. If a contract is awarded for this effort, the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. anticipates duration of not more than one year with two, one- year renewal options pending continued funding availability. Programs must be capable of providing new, innovative, or continuing services to caregivers meeting the following eligibility criteria:

(1)Family caregivers.

(2)Grandparents or older individuals, age 55 or older, who are relative caregivers of children not more than 18 years of age, or individuals with disabilities.

All services must be provided in accordance with established guidelines set forth by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Manual, dated July 2009, and contracts between the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. and State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Interested parties may request a proposal package in writing by contacting Lisa Bretz, Planning Administrator, via U.S. Mail at 2414 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32308, or via email at [e-mail]. Only written requests will be accepted.

Written proposals are due to the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST), October 22, 2009. The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.