Project Information

Bid Title

CSRA AAA FY2026 SENIOR HUNGER GRANT

Issuing Agency

Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Apr 1, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

CSRA AAA FY2026 SENIOR HUNGER GRANT

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
+13052241968,,92626924031#,,,,*089735# US
+13092053325,,92626924031#,,,,*089735# US

Questions about the RFP must be directed in writing no later than 5:00 pm on April 6, 2026 to: 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.

RFP DOCUMENTS AND ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL

Senior Hunger Grant Sample Document (use this to prepare information for the online portal)

Online Portal Application (only applications submitted through the portal will be considered)

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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

+13052241968,,92626924031#,,,,*089735# US

+13092053325,,92626924031#,,,,*089735# US

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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