TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAM SERVICES OF NON-PROFITS FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING

The County of Erie is offering up to five grants totaling $200,000 to nonprofit organizations that currently operate Social Adult Day Services or Social Adult Programs in Erie County. Funds may be used for facility renovations, accessibility upgrades, safety improvements, furniture, technology (computers, tablets, scheduling and data‑management systems, internet), program equipment, staff training, emergency preparedness, and other operational capacity enhancements. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing, demonstrate the ability to complete the project and spend all awarded funds by 31 March 2027, and meet insurance, certification, and reporting requirements. Proposals (hard‑copy and electronic) are due by 21 August 2026, and the contract period runs from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2029 with optional extensions. • Eligible nonprofits receive capital‑improvement or operational‑capacity grants (up to $200 k total). • Projects must be completed and funds expended by 31 Mar 2027; post‑award reporting includes a mid‑project update and a final report. • Required documentation: signed proposal, separate sealed cost proposal, insurance certificates, and any applicable MBE/WBE/SDVOB/Veteran‑Owned certifications. • Awards are announced early September 2026; successful awardees start receiving funds on 1 Oct 2026 and may begin service delivery as early as 1 Jan 2027.