Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – Dementia Capability in Indian Country
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and consortiums of tribes that provide home and community-based services in Indian Country. Applicants must have current authority and leadership support to implement dementia-capable service systems. This is a 36-month cooperative agreement to develop and expand services for tribal elders living with dementia and their caregivers.
Two application tracks exist: Option A for tribes previously funded under ADPI programs, and Option B for new applicants. Both must demonstrate existing capacity to deliver home and community services.
The grant supports building dementia-capable systems that are person-centered and strength-based. All applicants must show tribal governance approval and the infrastructure to serve their communities.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Oct 19, 2026 Applications open
- May 3, 2027 Application deadline in 195 days
- Jul 30, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
Cooperative agreements under this Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement (NOFO) are intended to support and promote the development and implementation of dementia-capable home and community-based service (HCBS) systems in Indian Country. The Dementia Capability in Indian Country program 36 month program is intended to support federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes in these target activities. The dementia-capable systems resulting from activities under this program are expected to provide quality, strengths-based, person-centered services and supports that help people living with dementia and their caregivers remain independent and safe in their communities. There are two application options contained in this single NOFO: Grants to Tribes and Tribal Entities that have previously received ADPI grants (Option A) and Grants to Tribes and Tribal Entities that are new to the ADPI program (Option B).
Applicants for the 36-month Dementia in Indian Country cooperative agreement are those entities that are presently responsible for the provision of and actively providing home and community services in tribal communities (i.e. tribes, tribal organizations and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes). Applicants for Option A will propose the ways in which they will expand on their previously funded ADPI programs and applicants under Option B will propose to enhance existing service systems with dementia services, resulting in the provision of services to Tribal Elders and their caregivers through a dementia-capable system. Responsive applications will demonstrate tribal leadership support and the authority to conduct the activities proposed in their application.
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 describing dementia-capable system development
- Budget and budget narrative
- Tribal resolution or letter of tribal leadership approval
- Letters of support from community partners or tribal departments
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
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.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and consortiums representing federally recognized tribes. You must currently provide home and community-based services in your tribal community.
Are there different application options?
Yes, Option A is for tribes with prior ADPI funding; Option B is for new applicants. Both focus on building dementia-capable systems, but with different approaches.
What is the project length?
All awards are 36-month (3-year) cooperative agreements. You'll implement dementia services during this period.
What should my application demonstrate?
Show tribal leadership support, your authority to conduct proposed activities, and how you'll serve tribal elders and caregivers. Explain your existing service capacity.
What is the award range?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $300,000 per 36-month project period.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure tribal leadership and governance approval before writing your application. The funder requires evidence of tribal authorization and support.
- For Option A applicants, clearly articulate how you'll expand your previous ADPI work with new or enhanced dementia services and capacity.
- For Option B applicants, focus on how you'll integrate dementia training and services into your existing home and community-based programs without disrupting current operations.
- Use a person-centered, strength-based framework throughout. Describe how services preserve independence, safety, and dignity for elders and caregivers.
- Include letters of support from tribal leadership, health directors, and community partners to demonstrate organizational readiness and buy-in.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when tribal leadership approval or authorization is missing or unclear. Inadequately describe how you'll build dementia capacity into existing systems. Underestimate the staffing, training, and infrastructure needed for three years of service delivery.
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