CSRA AAA FY2026 SENIOR HUNGER GRANT

CSRA AAA FY2026 Senior Hunger Grant
Important Information
Thank you for your interest in the CSRA RC AAA's request for proposals for non-nutrition services. The
deadline for applications is April 14, 2026. After completing this RFP, a copy of your submission will be
sent to your email address.
In order for the CSRA RC to make a decision regarding your proposal, you must include all information
requested. All completed proposals will be reviewed.
If you have any questions concerning this RFP or the application process, please submit them in writing to
rfps@csrarc.ga.gov no later than 5:00 pm on April 6,, 2026.
Note: You can save and resume your submission over time if desired. When you click the "Save"
button you'll be emailed a link that you can use to resume your application.
RFP Notice
RFP Due Date: April 13, 2026 by 3:00 PM Deadline for Questions: April 6, 2026 by 5:00 pm
The CSRA Regional Commission (CSRA RC), as the state-designated Area Agency on Aging for this
region, is seeking proposals for the Area Agency on Aging's senior hunger grants.
Responders must apply by the due date/time in the manner described. The RFP can be accessed on or
after March 12, 2026, at the CSRA RC's website at https://csrarc.ga.gov/current-bid-opportunities Please
note that all funds must be expended by June 30, 2026.
A virtual bidder's conference will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM. There will
not be an in-person meeting. Anyone submitting a response must attend the bidder's conference.
CSRARC AAA FY2026 Senior Hunger Grant Bidder's Conference
Meeting ID: 926 2692 4031
Passcode: 089735
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Questions about the RFP must be directed in writing no later than 5:00 pm on April 6, 2026 to:
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rfps@csrarc.ga.gov Answers will be in writing and provided to persons who request to be included. To
request a copy of answers, please send your agency name, contact email to rfps@csrarc.ga.gov by the
due date for questions.
In making its award determination, the CSRA RC will take into account a variety of factors, including but
not limited to the following: cost of the proposal, potential ability of the applicant to successfully perform
under the contract's terms and conditions, analysis of the applicable Unit Cost Methodology or other cost
analysis, relevant past project experience and qualifications, organizational capacity to perform the
required services, budget and financial capacity of the applicant, quality and thoroughness of responses to
the scope of work and quality assurance sections in the proposal. Each of these factors will be considered
to ensure that the selected proposal(s) are best suited to meet the needs of the project and comply with
the expectations set forth in the RFP.
CSRA RC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to: 1) cancel the RFP at any time, 2) amend the RFP
before the due date, 3) alter the timetables for procurement; 4) request additional information from any
Responder, 5) interview any Responder before issuing a grant award, 6) reject any or all Responses,
and/or 7) waive any technicalities or formalities.
Any contracts and any subsequent periodic payments during the grant period is contingent upon receipt of
local, state and federal funds.
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RFP Overview
Overview
2025 CSRA Senior Hunger Mini Grant Request for Proposals
The CSRA Agency on Aging is requesting proposals for the 2026 Senior Hunger Mini Grants. The goal of
the mini-grants is to support local community partners and agencies in creating innovative ways to address
senior hunger.
CSRA Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Background
Since 1974, the CSRA Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has served as an action center for aging issues in
East Central Georgia by performing intake and assessment, providing case management, identifying
community priorities, allocating and developing resources, building public-private partnerships and
connecting CSRA residents to aging solutions that fit their lives. The CSRA AAA provides services to
fourteen counties of the CSRA: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln,
McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes.
Senior Hunger Initiative in Georgia Background
In 2016, a group of stakeholders worked collectively to create a unified regional and statewide plan to
address Georgia's food insecurity. As a result, the group decided on five impact/ focus areas: Today's
Seniors, Impact of Senior Hunger on Health, Food Access, Food Reclamation and Waste, and Meeting the
Needs of the Community. An additional recommendation from the group included funding to provide
entrepreneurial mini grants to support creative initiatives at the local level to alleviate issues of senior
hunger, food deserts, and isolation.
These are one-time grants designed to support an ongoing project or provide seed money to initiate a new
project. Based on the five impact areas identified by the state, projects can be based on the following three
categories: Food Access, Food Reclamation and Waste, and Meeting the needs of the Community. Target
audience is individuals 60 and older. Projects not related to senior hunger will not be awarded.
Grant funding guidelines are listed below:
Must be spent on serving individuals 60 and older.
Projects should reach individuals who do not receive regular meal or food services through CSRA
Agency on Aging funding (i.e.: congregate meals, home delivered meals or material aid, food
supplement boxes)
Grant Application Process
Who Can Apply?
Agencies, faith-based organizations, local government, non-profits, and community organizations in the
CSRA that are interested in addressing senior hunger.
Required for Submission
Eligible agencies and organizations are invited to apply by submitting the information noted on the
application. The applications will undergo a thorough review process that may require follow-up questions
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to be answered.
Application Evaluation Process
Applications missing any of the required information will not be reviewed for funding consideration. Grant
applications will be evaluated based on a set of criteria which includes but is not limited to:
Proposed number of individuals served (must be 60 and older and a resident of Georgia)
Addressing one of the three applicable focus areas in the State Plan
Detailed project plan
Detailed project budget
Project sustainability
Grant Funding Process and Reporting Requirements
This grant will be provided on a non-reoccurring reimbursable basis. Applicants are not required to provide
matching funds. Only one grant will be awarded per agency/organization. Funding must be expended, and
the final report submitted by June 30th, 2026.
Awardees will be required to:
Submit a final report by June 30th, 2026, 5:00pm EST that details:
o the use of funding
o Project goal progress
o Completed spreadsheet (provided by CSRA Agency on Aging) documenting the number of
individuals served. Submit expense report that accounts for full use of the awarded amount
for reimbursement.
Application Format - Please submit using this online form. Follow submittal instructions at the end of this
document. All submissions must be received before the due date listed above.
Please note: The Hunger Mini grants are funded by the Department of Human Services/Division of Aging
Services and the CSRA Agency on Aging and are contingent upon receipt of funds from funding agencies.
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Award Terms
Period of Award
This RFP covers a period beginning on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026.
All contracts resulting from this process are contingent on the availability of funds from the Georgia
Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services. The terms and conditions of the contract
with DHS and any subsequent policy decisions, laws or regulations shall be applied to the awardees
chosen through this process. The CSRA Regional Commission may terminate the contract due to non-
availability of funds, due to default, or for convenience.
Expectations of Awarded Applicants
If awarded, awardees will be expected to:
Fully cooperate with the CSRA RC's onsite and/or virtual financial and program monitoring.
Meet all required fiscal and programmatic deadlines.
Comply with Federal and State fingerprint and background check guidelines.
Use the system of record as identified by CSRA RC for recording of all services and invoicing.
Expend all awarded funds for awarded services and by the contract deadline
Comply with all relevant Federal and State requirements.
Funding Variance
If funding to the CSRA RC AAA is reduced and reduction of Contractor award levels is deemed necessary,
CSRA RC will determine a reduction strategy. CSRA RC may reduce funding to each Contractor on a
straight percentage basis. Alternatively, CSRA RC may reduce or eliminate services CSRA RC deems to
not be effectively delivered or for other reasons. CSRA RC reserves the right to establish additional
strategies and/or new criteria for reductions during the term of the contract.
CSRA RC further reserves the right to amend contracts based on project service levels and/or other
performance factors to assure there will be cost effective service provision.
RFP Submittal
Responders must complete this Request for Proposal in its entirety to be considered. All RFP submissions
must be made through the online RFP portal located at the CSRA AAA FY202 RFP Senior Hunger
Programs address (https://www.cognitoforms.com/CSRA2/CSRAAAAFY2026SeniorHungerGrant) The
contents of the proposal submitted by the successful applicant will become a part of any contract awarded.
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Evaluation of Proposals
Submission Requirements
It is essential that each Responder addresses every requirement outlined in this Request for Proposals
(RFP) and includes all information requested. Should a response be materially incomplete, the CSRA RC,
at its sole discretion, may determine the submission to be technically unresponsive, resulting in its
elimination from further consideration.
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Appeal and Arbitration Procedures
Appeal Process for Non-Selected Responses
Responders who are not chosen for a competitively solicited contract or agreement by the CSRA Regional
Commission have the right to appeal the decision. To initiate an appeal, the Responder must submit a
written appeal to the Executive Director within ten (10) calendar days of receiving notification of non-
selection. The appeal must be sent via certified mail, with a return receipt requested, to the following
address:
Attn: Appeal of Procurement Award
CSRA Regional Commission
3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 1
Augusta, GA 30909
Appeal Hearings for Awards Under $125,000
For procurements where the awarded amount is less than $125,000, the Executive Director will schedule a
hearing within ten (10) business days. During this hearing, the Responder may present relevant
information regarding the procurement decision. After considering the information presented, the Executive
Director will render a decision and communicate it to the Responder within ten (10) business days
following the hearing.
Appeal Hearings for Awards of $125,000 or More
For procurements with awards equal to or greater than $125,000, the appeal will be heard by the CSRA
Regional Commission's Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Responder may present
arguments in support of the appeal, while the Executive Director and/or his designee may provide
counterarguments. The Council will review all information presented and issue a decision within ten (10)
business days after the hearing. The decision made by the CSRA Regional Commission's Council is
considered final and binding.
Arbitration of Procurement Disputes
Should a dispute arise regarding the procurement process after the issuance of an appeal decision by
either the Executive Director or the Regional Commission's Council, the matter will be referred to
arbitration. Arbitrators will be selected in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association,
and the arbitration will proceed under the guidelines established by the CSRA Regional Commission. The
resulting judgment from the arbitrators may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The costs
associated with the arbitration process will be equally shared by the party requesting arbitration and the
CSRA Regional Commission.
Post-Arbitration Actions
Once the arbitrator has rendered his judgment, the decision will be presented to the CSRA Regional
Commission's Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Council will then consider the judgment
and determine any further actions, if necessary.
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Applicant Info
Company Name
Authorized Representative Title
Email Phone
Address
Contact Person Contact Person Title
Contact Person Email Contact Phone Number
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Services
What services are you requesting to provide?
Important Information Regarding Aging Services
Please note that the applicant must review the scope of work and eligible activities associated with each
service. A basic taxonomy is included in the Scope of Work section for the services you select.
Detailed information about aging related servicees in Georgia can be found under the Division of Aging
Services section of the DHS Policy and Manual Management System (PAMMS) system online.
Service Area
What counties will you serve?
SAVE YOUR WORK
Use the "Save" button below to send an editable link to this form. Failure to save could result
in the need to begin the application process over.
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