Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state-level agencies implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. States and state units on aging may apply, typically through their designated aging agencies. Projects must establish cross-agency partnerships to develop statewide initiatives addressing caregiver support goals. Federal funds require cost-sharing contribution from the applicant.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Oct 19, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 22, 2027 Application deadline in 274 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 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)
- Project Narrative describing strategy alignment and partnership plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Sustainability Plan
- Proof of cost-sharing commitment
- Letters of support from cross-agency partners
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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$19,922,145
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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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$19,304,596
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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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$16,174,430
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $161.6M
- FL 9 awards $130.5M
- TX 9 awards $95.8M
- NY 9 awards $93.4M
- PA 9 awards $66.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.052). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $207,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $207,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $207,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
State units on aging and state agencies responsible for aging services. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to coordinate across state agencies.
What is the deadline?
July 22, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What can the funding support?
Planning and coordination (up to 6 months), then implementation of caregiver support strategies aligned with the 2022 National Strategy. A sustainability plan is required.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards range from $450,000 to $490,000.
Can we apply if we don't have caregiver programs yet?
Yes. The first project phase allows planning and partner coordination before implementation begins.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Use the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as your roadmap. Show which goals and recommendations you'll address.
- Build your partnerships early. Identify cross-agency collaborators (health, workforce, housing) before submitting.
- Plan for sustainability from day one. Explain how activities will continue after federal funding ends.
- Start your sustainability plan during the planning phase. Don't wait until the end of the grant period.
- Be realistic about what you can accomplish in 18-24 months. Focus on 2-3 key caregiver support priorities rather than everything.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak partnerships or unclear roles. Vague sustainability plans that don't explain realistic revenue sources. Proposals misaligned with the 2022 National Strategy framework.
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