Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative
Agency: Administration for Community Living
- 93.631 -- Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance
Forecasted opportunityLast Updated: Oct 26, 2026
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Description
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) intends to fund one (1) three-year cooperative agreement to maintain and expand the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. The primary goal of this initiative is to support cross-sector efforts to address the current shortage and high turnover rate of direct care workers. By strengthening this workforce, ACL aims to ensure that older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers can safely live, work, and fully participate in their communities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
March 14, 2027
Estimated Application Due Date:
March 14, 2027
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
September 16, 2027
Estimated Project Start Date:
September 30, 2027
Fiscal Year:
2027
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,000,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
October 26, 2026
Archive date:
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