[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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8c3cddac186c4c1d8d8cddac1c6c1e8c9cbc486c0c0db86cfc7de"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="29424c5b4007454059594c5b40474069484a450741415a074e465f">[email protected]</span></a>.

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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