Professionals and Referrals
Professionals
The mission of the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability is to help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities.
We serve Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie Counties.
Refer Someone
Would you like to refer yourself or someone you know for services? Click below to access the fillable REFERRAL FORM:
If you would like to return the form via a secure email, please email setaaad@sedev.org. If you are unable to send via secure email, please fax the completed form to (423) 424-4225.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY
Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETD)/Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) announces funding availability related to programs for seniors age 60+ and adults with disabilities, age 18+ in Southeast Tennessee. Proposals will be accepted for Older Americans Act Title Ill Programs including Congregate Meal Site, Homemaker Services, Personal Care Services, In-Home Respite, Institutional Respite, Pest Control, Transportation, Adult Day Care, Assistive Medical Devices/Technology, Personal Emergency Response System Installation/Monthly Services, Legal Assistance Services, Legal Services and Counsel for Public Guardian Program, and Senior Center Services. Proposals are for serving residents of the Southeast Tennessee counties of Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie.
Any proposal for new or expanded projects will be considered during this review. Funds are available for services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. Request for Proposal Application (RFPA) packets will be available from the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability as of February 2, 2026. A Request for Provider Application (RFPA) must be completed for each program for which an applicant is seeking consideration.
Pursuant to a declared policy of non-discrimination, Area Agencies on Aging and Disability do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age disability or military service. Inquiries and applications from minority-owned, women-owned and faith-based organizations are encouraged.
The Southeast Tennessee Development District reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to waive any informalities in the application process, as permitted by law.
Request for Proposal Applications
SETAAAD Legal Assistance Services
SETAAAD Nutrition Services Food Provider
SETAAAD Public Guardian Legal Representative
SETAAAD Senior Center Services
SETAAAD Transportation Services
Submission of RFPAs
Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 13, 2026. RFPAs must be submitted electronically via email to SETAAAD@sedev.org
Ask a Question
Email RFPA related questions to SETAAAD@sedev.org.
Review Questions/Answers
Questions and answers will be posted here.
Public Hearing
A public hearing on the proposed 2027–2030 Area Plan of Action will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST at the Rhea County Welcome Center, located at 107 Main St, Dayton, TN 37321
The purpose of the hearing is to review the planned goals and objectives designed to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled populations in the Southeast Tennessee District, which includes the following counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie.
Questions regarding the hearing may be emailed to SETAAAD@sedev.org.