Each year, the federal government gives California more than $160 million in funding for programs authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) and related federal legislation. This funding is in addition to one-time COVID-19 response funds the state has received. OAA programs, which are operated by local Area Agencies on Aging, provide vital services for older adults related to nutrition, health and wellness, caregiver support, and much more.
To receive this federal funding, California must submit a State Plan on Aging to the federal Administration for Community Living every four years that identifies specific goals related to OAA programs.
The 2021-25 OAA State Plan, which went into effect October 1, 2021, will serve as a blueprint for California’s OAA network to build equitable, age-friendly communities through programs, partnerships, services, outreach efforts, and advocacy.