The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering this grant to states, especially those new to or re-establishing their core respite infrastructures. This grant is for the purpose of developing coordinated, community-based respite care systems for family caregivers of children or adults with special needs. Grantees will plan, establish, and enhance statewide Lifespan Respite Care systems. This involves providing respite services, training and recruiting workers, offering information on available support, and assisting caregivers in accessing these vital services. The program aims to streamline both planned and emergency respite care, empowering caregivers through improved access and training.
Opportunity ID: 342834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACL-AOA-LRLR-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States and States Re-Establishing Their Core Respite Infrastructures |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.072 — Lifespan Respite Care Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $235,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $235,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | By statute, awards may only be made to eligible state agencies that administer the State’s program under the Older Americans Act of 1965; or that administer the State’s program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act; or are designated by the governor of a state to administer the program activities described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | Authorized by Congress in 2006, the Lifespan Respite Care Program promotes the development of coordinated systems of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults of all ages with special needs. Such systems bring together Federal, state and local resources and funding streams to help support, expand and streamline the delivery of planned and emergency respite services, provider recruitment and training, caregiver training and empowerment, and delivery of gap-filling respite services. Target populations for this program are family caregivers of individuals with chronic or long-term needs across the age and disability spectrum. Grantees will be expected to use funds to plan, establish and expand/enhance Lifespan Respite Care systems in their states, including new and planned emergency respite services, training and recruiting respite workers and volunteers and assisting caregivers with gaining access to needed services. Grantees must provide the following required services: (1) Development and enhancement of lifespan respite care at the State and local levels; (2) The provision of respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults; (3) Training and recruiting of respite care workers and volunteers; (4) The provision of information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and (5) Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services.Additionally, grantees may use funds to develop a range of optional services, including: (1) Training programs for family caregivers to assist family caregivers in making informed decisions about respite care services; (2) Other services essential to the provision of respite care as may be specified by ACL; or (3) Training and education for new caregivers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Emily Anozie
Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov Email:Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 342834 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-AOA-LRLR-0017 (2).pdf
Folder 342834 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY 2023 LRLR Teleconference Transcript.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Emily Anozie Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov Email: Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.072 | HHS-2023-ACL-AOA-LRLR-0017 | Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States and States Re-Establishing Their Core Respite Infrastructures | PKG00280527 | Mar 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342834 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342834 SF424A-1.0.pdf
342834 SF424B-1.1.pdf
342834 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342834 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
342834 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342834 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
342834 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
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