Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Can you apply?
This grant is for state agencies and their partners to implement the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers at the statewide level. Eligible applicants are typically state units on aging, state health departments, and other state agencies working on family caregiver support. Projects must involve cross-agency partnerships and address goals from the 2022 National Strategy. The award supports two-year projects that include a planning phase followed by implementation and execution.
The grant covers all US states and territories. Applicants must develop statewide coordination strategies and sustainability plans. Federal funding supports planning, partnership development, and implementation of evidence-based caregiver support initiatives.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
Key dates
- Jun 11, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 4, 2026 Application deadline in 53 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to implement the demonstration authority in Section 373(i) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA). Successful grantees will use the framework provided by the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the Strategy) as the basis for their proposed projects. Under this NOFO, ACL is interested in supporting state implementation of the principles, recommendations and actions as stated in the Strategy. Grantees will be expected to develop a range of cross-agency partnerships at the state level to identify which of the Strategy’s goals, recommendations and stated actions they wish to address on a statewide basis. Up to, but not to exceed, the first six months of their projects, grantees will be permitted to undertake a period of planning and coordination with project partners. At the end of the planning period, grantees must submit a sustainability plan detailing how project activities and accomplishments will be maintained and continued following the period of federal funding. During the remainder of their two-year projects, grantees will focus on implementation and execution of their proposals.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Organizational and Financial Management Information (OFM) form
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Commitment from partner agencies
- Sustainability Plan
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7329
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.052 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$19,944,973
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$19,913,987
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$19,872,564
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$19,747,611
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$19,732,080
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$19,304,596
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$19,018,724
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$16,211,786
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$16,201,443
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$16,199,923
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $162.1M
- FL 9 awards $131.8M
- TX 9 awards $100.4M
- NY 9 awards $93.9M
- PA 8 awards $63.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State units on aging, state health departments, and other state-level agencies working on family caregiver support. Applicants must lead cross-agency partnerships at the state level.
What is the funding amount and project duration?
Awards range from $450,000 to $490,000 for two-year projects. Cost sharing is required; check the NOFO for the specific match percentage.
What activities are supported?
Up to six months of planning and coordination with partners, followed by implementation of the National Strategy's recommendations. Grantees must also develop a sustainability plan.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is August 4, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; early submission is strongly recommended.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong partnerships across agencies, clear alignment with National Strategy goals, realistic implementation timelines, and credible plans for sustaining activities beyond federal funding.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Use the 2022 National Strategy document to ground your project in ACL's framework and priorities.
- Demonstrate existing relationships or letters of commitment from key state partners before applying.
- Clearly outline which Strategy goals you'll address and why those are priorities for your state.
- Build sustainability into your project design from the start, not as an afterthought.
- Request the NOFO early to understand cost-sharing requirements and budget limitations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing activities misaligned with the 2022 National Strategy framework. Lacking strong documented partnerships before submission. Vague sustainability plans that don't clearly show how activities continue after federal funding ends.
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