Grants awarded under this announcement are to provide disaster reimbursement and assistance funds to those State Units on Aging (SUAs) and tribal organizations who are currently receiving a grant under Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA), as amended.

These funds only become available when

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the President declares a National Disaster and may only be used in those areas designated in the Disaster Declaration issued by the President of the United States.

Eligible SUAs and Title VI grantees should discuss all disaster applications with Regional staff before submitting a formal application.

The amount of funds requested should be discussed with Regional staff before the application is completed.

Providing a draft of the planned application will help expedite the processing of an award.

Applicants are also encouraged to coordinate with the State Emergency Management Office in developing information for their application.

State Units on Aging (SUAs) and federally recognized tribal organizations currently receiving a grant under Title VI of the Older Americans Act must submit proposals electronically via www.grants.gov.

At www.grants.gov, you will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov website.