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 representing federally recognized tribes that provide home and community-based services. Two options exist: Option A is for tribes previously funded by ADPI (must expand prior programs, not sustain them), and Option B is for tribes new to ADPI (must enhance existing service systems with dementia services). All applicants must demonstrate tribal leadership support and authority to conduct proposed activities. The grant funds 36-month projects to develop dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in Indian Country.
Eligible entities actively provide home and community services in tribal communities. Applicants must show how they will serve Tribal Elders and caregivers through dementia-capable systems. Option A requires evidence of prior ADPI funding and proposed expansion activities. Option B requires demonstration of how dementia services will be integrated into existing tribal service systems.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jun 22, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 22, 2026 Application deadline in 5 days
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
Cooperative agreements under this Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) Notice of Funding Opportunity (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 is intended to support federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes in these targeted activities. The dementia-capable systems resulting from activities under this program are expected to provide quality, strengths-based 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 (this grant program is not intended to sustain previously funded ADPI activities) 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
- Tribal Leadership Support Documentation
- SF-424 (Federal Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Cost-Share Documentation
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Logic Model or Work Plan
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-4634
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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$1,000,000
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Top States by Funding
- CA 14 awards $13.1M
- IL 8 awards $13.0M
- AZ 7 awards $6.4M
- 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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and consortiums representing federally recognized tribes that actively provide home and community-based services. You must have tribal leadership support and authority to conduct proposed activities.
What is the difference between Option A and Option B?
Option A is for tribes previously funded by ADPI and requires expanding those programs (not sustaining them). Option B is for tribes new to ADPI and requires enhancing existing service systems with dementia services.
How long is the project period?
The cooperative agreement funding period is 36 months. This allows time to develop and implement dementia-capable systems.
What activities are supported?
The grant supports development and implementation of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems. Activities should provide quality, strengths-based services for people with dementia and their caregivers.
What is the funding range for awards?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $300,000 over the 36-month project period. Cost sharing is required as part of the application.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly articulate tribal leadership support early in your proposal. Include documentation or letters of support from tribal leaders demonstrating authority to conduct proposed activities.
- For Option A applicants, explain specifically how your expanded activities differ from and build upon previously funded ADPI work. Do not propose to simply continue prior activities.
- For Option B applicants, provide a clear plan showing how you will integrate dementia-capable services into your existing home and community-based service infrastructure. Describe current capacity and gaps.
- Develop a realistic plan for serving Tribal Elders and their caregivers. Include specific demographic estimates and outreach strategies tailored to your tribal community.
- Budget your cost-share contribution clearly. Identify specific resources (in-kind or cash) you will contribute toward the 36-month project and explain how these strengthen your capacity.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Unclear tribal leadership authorization. Applicants must provide explicit evidence of tribal leadership support, not just mention it in passing. Option A applicants proposing continuation of prior work instead of expansion. The grant requires meaningful expansion beyond prior ADPI activities. Insufficient detail on how dementia-capable systems will actually serve Elders and caregivers. Generic language about "improving services" without concrete implementation steps and timelines.
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