Older Americans Act: Funding Formulas

Kirsten J. Colello
Specialist in Health and Aging Policy

The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the major vehicle for the delivery of social and nutrition services for older persons. The Act’s statutory funding formulas determine allotments to states and other entities under Title III, Grants for State and Community Programs; Title V, the Community Service Senior Opportunities Act; Title VI, Grants for Older Native Americans; and Title VII, Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities. The OAA Amendments of 2006 (P.L. 109-365) reauthorized all programs under the Act through FY2011. Among other things, P.L. 109- 365 changed the formula allocation for most Title III programs. No changes were made to Title V, VI, or VII formulas. This report describes the debate surrounding changes to the Title III funding formula during the OAA reauthorizations of 2000 and 2006. It then summarizes the OAA statutory provisions that allocate funds to states and other entities under current law.


Date of Report: September 30, 2010
Number of Pages: 11
Order Number: RS22549
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