Senior Chore Program

We are thrilled to announce the Oakland County Senior Chore Pilot Program, administered by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA). This initiative, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), offers mini grants to Oakland County Cities, Villages, and Townships (CVTs) to operate local chore projects for low-income seniors until July 2026. With access to $3 million in ARPA funds allocated by the Oakland County Executive and Board of Commissioners, these mini grants will empower communities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.

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Deadline

Oakland County Cities, Villages, and Townships (CVTs) must submit an application form and preliminary budget to mariev@olhsa.org by August 9, 2024. Final budgets will be due by September 30, 2024.

Grant Application

Eligibility
All Oakland County Cities, Villages, and Townships (CVTs) are eligible to apply.

Application Rounds
Second round applications due by August 9, 2024, with a rolling approval process.

Funding Allocation
Awards range from $5,000 to $130,000 based on community needs and demographics.

Why Senior Chore Services Matter

Maintaining Independence
Assist seniors in aging in place by providing essential chore assistance.

Safety and Well-being
Ensure the safety and well-being of seniors by completing hazardous chores safely.

Financial Assistance
Alleviate financial strain for low-income seniors by providing essential yard services.

Community Impact
Make a meaningful difference by providing vital services to seniors in need within your community.

Contact: Scott Alef

p. 248-674-6247

Timeline

Funds awarded through this initiative aim to bolster the capacity of Oakland County Cities, Villages, and Townships (CVTs) to provide sustainable chore services for seniors. The allocated funds for this mini grant project are dedicated to designing and implementing a locally operated pilot senior chore program, with the goal of long-term sustainability beyond the grant period. Utilize the toolkit for recommendations, considerations, and templates to guide the program's design, implementation, and evaluation.

Phase 1: Planning

Inventory Needs and Resources

Perform a scan of a community’s existing resources, potential partners, and capacity
Develop a final budget
Perform monitoring and oversight
Engage with OLHSA consultant for technical assistance

Note: Some communities may need less planning time as they simply need to scale up or expand current services.

Design Program

Finalize eligibility and prioritization criteria
Settle on types of services to be provided
Select the best mode of service delivery
Determine the program capacity i.e level of service to be provided (quantity, frequency, duration)
Identify and procure contractors and/or developing a staffing plan.
Develop an outreach and marketing plan
Establish written program policies

Phase 2: Implementation

Promote Program
Certify and enroll households
Deliver yard services
Perform monitoring and oversight
Provide customer service functions to participating households (complaints, inquiries
Complete and submit programmatic reporting and fiscal invoicing
Engage with OLHSA consultant on progress check-ins and ongoing technical assistance

Phase 3: Evaluation and Sustainability

Assess program outcomes and outputs.
Reflect on successes and failures and identify lessons learned
Incorporate course corrections into design of program
Formulate a funding plan for continuation beyond mini-grant
Transition to CDBG or other funds

Resources & Support

Find supplementary documents below. These resources provide essential support for initiating and sustaining your senior chore program effectively.

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