The Central MN Council on Aging (CMCOA) is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) to transfer Title III-B (Supportive Service) funds to the Area Plan Administration for Program Development and Coordination (PD&C) Activities that will have a direct and positive impact on the enhancement of services for older persons in the Central region of Minnesota.  CMCOA is proposing to use $127,893 (25%) in Title III-B direct service funds to pay for the PD&C Activities during 2015 as a cost of Area Plan administration.  The MBA policy allows up to 25% of these funds to be used for this purpose. 

CMCOA is allowed to submit a proposal to the MBA to use Title III funds for the purpose of providing supportive and caregiver support services and will employ a cost sharing strategy for allowable services to expand potential of this Title to support older individuals and their families in the Central region of Minnesota.   CMCOA is proposing to use approximately $501,229 in Title III funds to pay for supportive and caregiver support services during 2015 which are subject to cost sharing requirements. 

CMCOA is required to make the details of such proposals available to the general public for review and comment. Written comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 11, 2015: CMCOA, 1301 West Saint Germain St., Suite 101, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

(Published in the Sherburne County Citizen: 08/08/15.)