Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants
Administration for Community Living
About This Grant
ACL is seeking applications from eligible state agencies that will advance the provision of respite services through their statewide Lifespan Respite Care system as outlined in the Act. There are two application options for states contained in this single Notice of Funding Opportunity. State Applicants for Option A (Grants to New States and States Re-Establishing Their Core Respite Infrastructures): This opportunity is for states who have never had a grant, OR who had a grant before, but the program has stopped, and they wish to start it up again. State Applicants for Option B (State Program Enhancement Grants): This opportunity is intended for states that have had at least one grant in the past and/or wish to continue building and expanding upon their programmatic activities to enhance and expand the availability of lifespan respite services. Grantees will collaborate with state respite organizations and coalitions to enhance and expand the availability of lifespan respite services. The goal of the program is to enhance state systems and capacities to deliver respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults across all age groups, disabilities, and chronic conditions.
Grant Summary
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants is a Administration for Community Living grant providing $300K to $500K for municipality. Applications are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 11 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$300K–$500K
2026-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants from Administration for Community Living, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Community Living before the deadline.
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Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants?
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants is offered by Administration for Community Living and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants provide?
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants provides between $300K and $500K per award from Administration for Community Living. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants deadline?
Applications for Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 11 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Community Living, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants?
To apply for Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Community Living.
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