Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – Developing Dementia-Capable Community Health Worker Programs in the National Aging Network
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations developing dementia-capable community health worker programs within the National Aging Network. Eligible applicants typically include aging services agencies, community health centers, Area Agencies on Aging, and nonprofits serving older adults with dementia. Projects must integrate CHWs into community-based services to improve dementia screening, deliver evidence-based interventions, and reduce barriers to care. Cost sharing is required as part of the funding arrangement.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Sep 25, 2026 Applications open
- May 3, 2027 Application deadline in 207 days
- Jun 28, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
ACL plans to award cooperative agreements to develop and expand dementia-capable community health worker (CHW) programs within the National Aging Network. Projects will integrate CHWs into community-based aging services to improve dementia screening and referral, deliver dementia-specific evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions, reduce barriers to care, and improve access to supportive services and quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Work Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Commitment from partner agencies
- Evaluation Plan
- Cost Share Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Stephanie Bostic
- 📧 stephanie.bostic@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7345
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.470 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,167,855
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$2,128,231
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$1,837,721
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$1,250,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,000,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 15 awards $14.1M
- IL 8 awards $13.0M
- AZ 8 awards $7.4M
- OH 6 awards $5.5M
- TX 5 awards $4.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.470). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $31,500,000 | |
| 2025 | $31,500,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers, community health centers, and nonprofits serving seniors typically qualify. Check with your state unit on aging for specific eligibility rules.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $250,000 per cooperative agreement. Total program funding is $1,750,000.
What activities are supported?
Grants fund CHW program development, dementia screening systems, evidence-based interventions, and caregiver support services.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, this is a cooperative agreement with required cost sharing. Budget for a matching contribution.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is May 3, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start early engaging local CHWs and aging services partners to ensure community buy-in and realistic program design.
- Use existing dementia screening tools and evidence-based interventions rather than developing new ones from scratch.
- Clearly document your cost-share commitment and show it is realistic and sustainable beyond the grant period.
- Connect your proposed CHW roles to measurable outcomes like referral rates, screening completion, or access to services.
- Budget for CHW training in dementia care, cultural competency, and coordination with community-based aging services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the complexity of integrating CHWs into existing aging service systems without clear coordination protocols. Selecting evidence-based interventions that aren't tailored to the specific populations and settings served. Proposing an unsustainable cost share that relies on funding sources not yet secured.
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