Lifespan Respite Care Program
Open Opportunities (2)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 · up to $500K
- Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 · up to $420K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.072 (USAspending.gov).
- New York State Office For The Aging $1,920,000
- Human Services, Oklahoma Dept Of $1,920,000
- State Of Montana Department Of Health And Human Services $1,914,800
- State Of Wisconsin Department Of Health Services $1,740,662
- Department For Aging And Rehabilitative Services $1,710,480
- Alabama Department Of Senior Services $1,701,668
- Families & Communities Rising, Inc. $1,655,412
- Department Of Human Services Colorado $1,585,975
- Department Of Developmental Services $1,375,000
- Arkansa Department Of Human Services $1,361,829
Program Objective
To expand and enhance respite care services to family caregivers; improve the statewide dissemination and coordination of respite care; and to provide, supplement, or improve access and quality of respite care services to family caregivers, thereby reducing family caregiver strain. The Act also creates a National Lifespan Respite Resource Center designed to maintain a national database on lifespan respite care; provide training and technical assistance to State, community and nonprofit respite care programs; and provide information, referral, and educational programs to the public on lifespan respite care.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification of Award will be issued to the grantee.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
As specified in each program announcement posted on www.grants.gov and http://www.acl.gov
Program details & compliance
Description
Funds are used to develop, or enhance, lifespan respite care at the state and local levels; provide respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults; train and recruit respite care workers and volunteers; provide information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and assist caregivers in gaining access to respite and support services.
Mission Categories
Primary: Adult Services
Other categories:
Old Age AssistanceYouth Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds shall be used for the development and enhancement of lifespan respite care at the State and local levels; the provision of respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults with special needs; training and recruiting of respite care workers and volunteers; the provision of information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and assistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services. Funds may also be used for training programs for family caregivers to assist family caregivers in making informed decisions about respite care services; other services essential to the provision of respite care as may be specified by ACL; or training and education for new caregivers. Funds may also be used to establish a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care. Matching funds are required. Funds may not be used to supplant other Federal, State, or local funds available for respite care services.
Required Documentation
Each governor desiring the eligible State agency of his or her State to receive a grant or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application on behalf of such agency. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Eligible State agencies must provide a non-Federal cash or in-kind contribution of not less than 25% of the total award.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements