Providers who receive federal or state funds for home repair/modification/maintenance services provided to frail, older individuals, particularly those who have low incomes, are in the greatest economic need, or are in the minority and who reside in a home they own (have paid for or are in the process of buying), must comply with the provisions of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as well as state rules and federal regulations pertaining to the funding and delivery of such services.