2016 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States
The summary for the 2016 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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2016 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States:
ACL will fund up to 3 cooperative agreements with a federal funding level of up to $200,000 per award for a 36 month project period, pending the availability of Federal funds
Eligible state agencies funded under this announcement shall use grant funds for planning, establishing and expanding/enhancing Lifespan Respite Care systems in the states, including new and planned emergency respite services, training and recruiting respite workers and volunteers and assisting caregivers with gaining access to needed services.
All applicants must demonstrate the support and active involvement of a range of government and non-government, private, non-profit and other organizations with a stake in serving populations eligible to receive services under the Lifespan Respite Care Act. Only one application per State will be funded. Once funded, grantees will be expected to collaborate with multiple state and local agencies representing all ages, populations and disability/disease groups in planning and carrying out the requirements of the project.
Prospective applicants should be sure to read, understand and fully respond to all requirements of this announcement.
ACL will fund up to 3 cooperative agreements with a federal funding level of up to $200,000 per award for a 36 month project period, pending the availability of Federal funds
Eligible state agencies funded under this announcement shall use grant funds for planning, establishing and expanding/enhancing Lifespan Respite Care systems in the states, including new and planned emergency respite services, training and recruiting respite workers and volunteers and assisting caregivers with gaining access to needed services.
All applicants must demonstrate the support and active involvement of a range of government and non-government, private, non-profit and other organizations with a stake in serving populations eligible to receive services under the Lifespan Respite Care Act. Only one application per State will be funded. Once funded, grantees will be expected to collaborate with multiple state and local agencies representing all ages, populations and disability/disease groups in planning and carrying out the requirements of the project.
Prospective applicants should be sure to read, understand and fully respond to all requirements of this announcement.
| Federal Grant Title: | 2016 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States |
| Federal Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Grant Categories: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2016-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0166 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 321544 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Lifespan Respite Care Program |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jun 23, 2016 Electronically submitted application |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jun 23, 2016 Electronically submitted application |
| Posted Date: | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,159,301 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- By Statute, eligible applicants include State Units on Aging, State Medicaid Agencies, or another State agency designated by the governor to apply for funds. Eligible applicants must work in conjunction with the NWD/ADRC system in the state and in concert with the statewide respite coalition or respite organization.This funding opportunity would only be made to eligible States who have not received funding under this program in FYs 2009 - 2015.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. - Link to Full Grant Announcement
- http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Kevin Foley
[email protected]
Grants Policy
Administration for Community Living 202-795-7360