Monday, February 28, 2022
Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Opportunity
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, the Area Agency on Aging, is accepting “letters of intent” to apply for the designation of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) for any of the 8 counties AgeGuide serves including DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will.
The funding period follows the federal fiscal year from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 with an option to extend the contract for an additional five years.
The Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is authorized by and acts in accordance with the federal Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 3001 et seq. and the Illinois Act on the Aging, 20 ILCS 105/4.04.
The LTCOP is a resident-centered advocacy program. The program protects and improves the quality of care and quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities in Illinois.
The service components are: investigative services; regular presence in long-term care facilities; issue advocacy; consultation and community education; and, resident and family council support.
“Letters of Intent” are due to AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois at [email protected] on or before close of business on March 10, 2022. AgeGuide will not respond to any “letter of intent” which is received after the deadline.
AgeGuide will forward a proposal package to each agency which submits a timely “letter of intent”. However, submission of a “letter of intent” and receipt of a proposal package does not obligate an agency to continue participation in the designation process.
If you require further information, please contact Brianne Moser, Manager of Grants Administration at 630-293-5990.
Additional Resources:
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Solicitation Specifications for Designation Application
