Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging (MLCOA)

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO)

Download the application and allowable expenditures by clicking the links below.

Grant Application 

Allowable Grant Expenditures

SECTION I: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1. Purpose & Objectives

The Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging (MLCOA) funding program provides subgrant assistance to local law enforcement agencies and community coalitions to support crime-prevention activities, safety initiatives, and senior welfare programs. The primary goal is to fund projects that reduce crime and enhance quality of life for older adults across Mississippi. Priority is given to projects utilizing the TRIAD model framework.

2. Definition of Served Population

For the purposes of this grant program, an "older adult" is defined as an individual who is 60 years of age or older, consistent with the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3002).

SECTION II: AWARD INFORMATION

• Total Funding Mechanism: Grants are issued strictly on a reimbursement-only basis. Grantees must pay vendors directly and incur costs before requesting reimbursement. Advance payments are not permitted.

• Maximum Request: Applicants may request up to $5,000.00.

• Performance Period: Grant activities and eligible costs must occur between October 1, 2026, and May 31, 2027.

SECTION III: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

1. Eligible Applicants

• The primary applicant and fiscal agent must be a county or municipal law-enforcement agency.

• Only one application per county will be accepted.

2. Coalition Requirements

Applicants are required to form or maintain a local coalition. Coalitions must include law enforcement, social service organizations, and community partners. Every participating organization and its specific project role must be detailed in the application.

3. General Program Requirements

• Projects must primarily serve Mississippi residents age 60 or older.

• Applicants must demonstrate the financial capacity to pay vendors prior to requesting reimbursement.

• Expenses charged to this grant cannot be claimed under or reimbursed by any other grant, program, donation, insurance, or funding source.

• Actual or potential conflicts of interest involving project partners, vendors, or MLCOA council members/staff must be disclosed.

SECTION IV: TIMELINE & KEY DATES

Our Goals:

• Promote Collaboration: Foster coordinated efforts between law enforcement and social service agencies to combat violence against senior citizens.
• Raise Awareness: Support initiatives that educate the public and equip seniors with skills to protect themselves and their property from crime.
• Expand Crime Prevention Programs: Advocate for and grow programs like TRIAD, which bring law enforcement and senior citizens together to address crime, provide victim assistance, and engage the community in public safety.

What is TRIAD?

TRIAD is a partnership between law enforcement agencies (such as sheriff’s offices and police departments) and older or retired community members. This initiative enhances law enforcement services for senior citizens, addressing crime issues that specifically affect them. Through TRIAD, seniors and law enforcement work side by side to develop crime prevention strategies, increase public education, and offer assistance to victims.

Our Progress:

Currently, there are 23 TRIAD programs active across Mississippi, representing 28% of the state’s counties. These programs are funded by the Council through mini-grants, and our goal is to expand TRIAD into all 82 counties in Mississippi to ensure every senior has access to these vital services.

• Claiborne, Coahoma, Copiah, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Jones, Kemper, Leake, Lee, Madison PD, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Simpson, Stone, Tunica, Union, Winston

The Council on Aging’s programs are vital in ensuring that Mississippi’s senior population feels safe and supported. TRIAD initiatives are partnerships between law enforcement, senior citizens, and community organizations aimed at reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for older residents.

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