Announcement of Funds
The Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois announces the availability of funds for services to persons 60 and older during
FY 09 (October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009) with possible extensions in FY10 and 11. Not-for-profit agencies are preferred. For-profit agencies must be approved by the Illinois Department on Aging, if a not-for-profit is unavailable for service provision. Counties served by the Area Agency on Aging: Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington.
Services for which Funding is Available
- Legal Services for Older Adults and Caregivers
(Entire Planning and Service Area (PSA)) - Residential Repair and Renovation
- Repair and Renovation - St. Clair & Madison
- Provision of Adaptive Equipment - Entire PSA
- Services for Caregivers
(Bond, Madison,Monroe, St.Clair, and Randolph) - Services for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
(Entire PSA)
Application Time Table
- Bidder's Conference - March 18, 2008 9a.m.-10a.m.
- Letters of Intent Due - March 31, 2008 Before 4p.m.
- Application Deadline - April 28, 2008 Before 4p.m.
- Award Letters mailed - June 20, 2008
- Service to begin - October 1, 2008
For more information, download the announcement
Downloads
Budget Packets 
Legal Services
Counseling,Support Groups,Training & Education
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Residential Repair & Renovation
Appendices
A. Proposed Funding Levels
B. Agency Policy 02.405
C. AssurancesD. Specific Service Guidelines, Requirements, and Standards
Legal Services for Older Adults and Caregivers
Services for Caregivers
Services for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Residential Repair and Renovation
E. List of Required Attachments
Prescription Drugs
If you are Medicare beneficiary, you are eligible for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage regardless of your income, health status, or current prescription expenses. Learn More
As a SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) site, the Agency's pharmaceutical assistance specialists can help you find the most appropriate prescription drug plan to meet your needs.
You may call 1-800-326-3221 Monday - Friday 9a.m. - 3:30p.m.