Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.072 -- Lifespan Respite Care Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
ACL will fund up to 2 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 fundsEligible 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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 ADRC 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 - 2016. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Grantor contact information
Description
Victoria Wright
victoria.wright@acl.gov
Grants Policy
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Final_LRCP__LRLR_FAQ__5.8.17.pdf | FAQs 5_8_17 | May 11, 2017 01:41 PM UTC |
| Information_Call_transcript_5_8_17.pdf | Informational Call 5_8_17 | May 11, 2017 01:41 PM UTC |
| HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209_revised.pdf | Revised Full Announcement (508 Compliant) | May 24, 2017 02:23 PM UTC |
| Instructions_for_Completing_the_Project_Summary_Abstract.docx | Project Summary/Abstract Completion Instructions | May 12, 2017 04:07 PM UTC |
| HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209_modified_508_version.pdf | Revised 508 Compliant Announcement | Apr 26, 2017 05:38 PM UTC |
| HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209_modified.pdf | Revised Announcement | Apr 26, 2017 05:38 PM UTC |
| HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209-508c.pdf | Announcment 508 Compliant | Apr 13, 2017 03:45 PM UTC |
| HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209.pdf | Announcment | Apr 13, 2017 03:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 14, 2017
Award
$400,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-LRLR-0209
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
6
Posted date:
April 13, 2017
Archive date:
July 14, 2017
