Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative: Specialized Supportive Services Project (ADI-SSS) thru Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative: Specialized Supportive Services (ADI-SSS) project is to fill gaps in long term services and supports (LTSS) for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers by expanding the availability of specialized services and supports.
The grants are intended to fill existing service gaps in the following areas:
1) Provision of effective supportive services to persons living alone with ADRD in the community.
2) Development of dementia capable systems designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and services dedicated to individuals aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities and at high risk of developing ADRD.
3) Provision of effective care/supportive services for persons living with moderate to severe impairment from ADRD and their caregivers.
4) Behavioral symptom management training and expert consultation for family caregivers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Funding eligibility is limited to public and/or private entities that are able to 1) demonstrate the existence of a dementia capable system dedicated to the population that they serve, and 2) articulate opportunities and additional services that would enhance and strengthen the existing system. Organizations that have not received previous awards through this program, individuals, foreign entities and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive awards under this announcement.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Application forms are submitted through a centralized depository and received by the awarding agency Administration for Community Living. Applicants generally apply under a program announcement indicating all the necessary application procedures to be followed.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Range is 60 to 90 days from receipt of application, as noted in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative: Specialized Supportive Services (ADI-SSS) project is to fill gaps in long term services and supports (LTSS) for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers by expanding the availability of specialized services and supports.
The grants are intended to fill existing service gaps in the following areas:
1) Provision of effective supportive services to persons living alone with ADRD in the community.
2) Development of dementia capable systems designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and services dedicated to individuals aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities and at high risk of developing ADRD.
3) Provision of effective care/supportive services for persons living with moderate to severe impairment from ADRD and their caregivers.
4) Behavioral symptom management training and expert consultation for family caregivers.
Mission Categories
Primary: Old Age Assistance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The grants are intended to fill existing service gaps in the following areas:
1) Provision of effective supportive services to persons living alone with ADRD in the community.
2) Development of dementia capable systems designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs and services dedicated to individuals aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities and at high risk of developing ADRD.
3) Provision of effective care/supportive services for persons living with moderate to severe impairment from ADRD and their caregivers.
4) Behavioral symptom management training and expert consultation for family caregivers.
Program funds must be used in the implementation of projects designed to address three of the aforementioned gaps areas, including direct services in the areas noted in the funding opportunity announcement.
The following activities are not fundable: Construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings, basic research (e.g. scientific or medical experiments), continuation of existing projects without expansion, pre-award costs, publicity and propaganda, use of funds to advocate or promote gun control, and needle exchanges.
Required Documentation
Qualified applicants would be those eligible entities that are operating within in an existing dementia-capable home and community-based service system and are able to demonstrate that through their partnerships the existing system will be enhanced and strengthened. Applicants should include letters of commitment from organizations and agencies identified as key collaborators in the proposal. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
The required match for this program is 25%, with applicants having the opportunity to apply for waivers of a portion of the match. Match will not be lower than 15%. The ADI-SSS funding opportunity announcement will include a detailed section describing the ways in which grantees can provide in-kind match to meet these requirements.
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