Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
402-03-0031
CSFA Popular Name
NSIP
Title
FFY27 93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program
Description
The Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) Provides additional federal funding for congregate meals and home delivered meals.
Awarding Agency Name
Department On Aging
Agency Contact Name
Michael Schumacher
Agency Contact Phone
773-636-9598
Agency Contact Email
michael.schumacher@Illinois.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Food and Nutrition
Opportunity Manager
Michael Schumacher
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Assistance Listings Number
93.053
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$6,110,913.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
Initial NSIP base allocations for FY 2027, based on FY25 meals served and FY25 allocation.
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$2,261,460.00
Award Floor
$89,717.00
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Non Competitive
Expected Number of Awards
13
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Matching Requirement
Yes
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements
All required documentation for the FFY27 Area Plan should be attached to Title III B Opportunity.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
For questions regarding Area Plan instructions or requirements, please contact your assigned Regional Coordinator.
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations
Applicant Eligibility Information
Must be a designated Area Agency on Aging
Additional Eligibility Information
Applicant Eligibility: Area Agencies on Aging within the state of Illinois.
Award Administration Information
State Award Notices
A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be sent to each successful applicant using the GATA web portal. A Uniform Grant Agreement shall be sent to the Grantee once the awarded entity has signed the NOSA. The NOSA shall include estimated project start date, as well as any programmatic and financial special conditions.
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
The NOSAs shall include all necessary information regarding terms, conditions, and additional requirements of the resulting grants.
Reporting
The Grantee shall submit to the Department the Periodic Performance, Periodic Financial, and Program Performance Detail Service Reports on the following dates:
• January 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
• April 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
• July 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• November 19, 2027, for activities that occurred from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
• March 30, 2028, to report final financial expenditures for activities that occurred from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Additionally, the Grantee will submit monthly NSIP reports. The NSIP monthly report is to be received by the Department no later than 30 days after the last day of the month being reported.
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Illinois Department on Aging
Office of Service Development and Procurement
1 Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702