Lifespan Respite Care Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Lifespan Respite Care Program
	CFDA Number:	93.072
	CFDA Description:	Lifespan Respite Care Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Administration on Aging
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2010-AOA-LR-1018
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 08, 2010
	Creation Date:	Apr 08, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 07, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 07, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jul 07, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	15
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$200,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$200,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$200,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: State Units on Aging, State Medicaid Agencies, State agency designated by the Governor
Grant Description: Development and enhancement of lifespan respite care at the State and local levels; The provision of respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults; Training and recruiting of respite care workers and volunteers; The provision of information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.aoa.gov/aoaroot/grants/funding/index.aspx
Grant Announcement Contact: Greg Linkgreg.link@aoa.hhs.gov
Grants Policy [greg.link@aoa.hhs.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • Lifespan Respite Care Program Competing Program Expansion Supplements; • Opportunity HHS-2009-AOA-LR-0916