Commission on Aging seeks one-time ARPA drawdowns, requests small ongoing inflation increase

Feb 24, 2025

The Idaho Commission on Aging told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it has used American Rescue Plan Act funds for one-time modernization and service enhancements, is requesting remaining ARPA drawdowns by the Sept. 30, 2025 deadline, and seeks a modest ongoing general-fund inflation adjustment for FY2026.

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Colin McGurkin, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Feb. 24 that the Idaho Commission on Aging has relied on federal grants — including one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards — to expand services and modernize meal and caregiver programs.

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