Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants
About This Grant
ACL is seeking applications from eligible state agencies to advance the provision of respite services through statewide Lifespan Respite Care systems, as authorized under the Lifespan Respite Care Act. The program aims to develop or expand state systems and capacity to provide respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults across the lifespan, regardless of disability or chronic condition.
There are two application options contained in this single NOFO. 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 before, OR who had a grant before, but the program has stopped, and they wish to start it up again. Intended for states that have never received a grant or those whose programs may have lapsed, and the state wishes to re-establish program activities.
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.
All programs must, from the outset, address the respite needs of all populations regardless of age, disability, or chronic condition of the care recipient population. Funded applicants will continue advancing respite goals that build collaborations and partnerships statewide, expand volunteer options, offer respite provider training, find and reduce service gaps and or duplication through outreach and engagement, and further meaningful caregiver-focused respite strategies and authorized services as outlined in the Act. ACL will fund approximately ten (10) cooperative agreements over the course of the 3-year project period.
Awardees under this funding opportunity will work with ACL to implement the federal requirements under the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006, Section 2904 of the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act of 2020 and Section 2901 of the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025, signed into law in 2026.
Grant Summary
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants is a Administration for Community Living grant providing $300K to $500K for municipality. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2027-05-31. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- In accordance with the Lifespan Respite Care Act, ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY.–The term 'eligible Stateagency' means a State agency that–(A) administers the State's program under the OlderAmericans Act of 1965, administers the State's programunder title XIX of the Social Security Act, or is designatedby the Governor of such State to administer the State'sprograms under this title;(B) is an aging and disability resource center;(C) works in collaboration with a public or privatenonprofit statewide respite care coalition or organization;and(D) demonstrates–(i) an ability to work with other State and community-based agencies;(ii) an understanding of respite care and familycaregiver issues across all age groups, disabilities, andchronic conditions; and(iii) the capacity to ensure meaningful involvementof family members, family caregivers, and carerecipients. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
How to Apply
$300K–$500K
Estimated 2027-05-31
- 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. The listing names these applicant types: municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
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?
Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants is a forecast from Administration for Community Living: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2027-05-31, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
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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