Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
402-03-1453
CSFA Popular Name
SHAP
Title
FY 26 Senior Health Assistance Program - BAA Reimbursement
Description
Tobacco Settlement Recovery Funds and federal grants funds have been earmarked for the Department to provide educational outreach and enrollment/application assistance on Medicare Part D drug plans, Social Security's Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride, and the Secretary of State's License Plate Discount Program through the network of Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers.
The Benefit Access Application grant funds are to be used for the following purposes:
1. Provide information and assistance services for the completion of applications relating to the Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride and the Secretary of State’s License Plate Discount Program.
2. Provide technical assistance on applications relating to the Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride and the Secretary of State’s License Plate Discount Program.
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
Health
Category Explanation
Provide information, assistance, and outreach services, counsel older adults and persons with disabilities, and conduct application assistance services for Medicare Part D, Extra Help, Medicare Savings Program, Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride and Secretary of State's License Plate Discount Program.
Opportunity Manager
Michael Schumacher
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$1,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
Please refer to AAAL: 26SHAP1 dated 4/15/2025 for your allocations.
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$204,600.00
Award Floor
$17,300.00
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Non Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
13
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Close Date
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements
All required documentation for the FFY26 Area Plan should be attached to Title III B Opportunity.
Please submit as soon as possible as Aging will begin reviewing as soon as applications are received.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Additional Information
Questions regarding Area Plan instructions and requirements please contact your assigned Regional Coordinator
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations
Applicant Eligibility Information
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Applicant Eligibility: These funds are designated for Area Agencies on Aging
Beneficiary Eligibility: Older adults 60+(and eligible meal participants under 60), caregivers 55+, and those being served by caregivers
Credentials Documentation: Area Agencies on Aging must be in good standing with the Comptroller and Secretary of State's Office prior to applying.
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, Program Performance Detail Service Reports, and Caregiver Services on the following dates:
• October 31, 2025, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
• January 31, 2026, for activities that occurred from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
• April 30, 2026, for activities that occurred from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026.
• July 31, 2026, for activities that occurred from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Illinois Department on Aging
Office of Service Development and Procurement
1 Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702