Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – State and Community Grant Program
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant supports dementia-capable home and community-based service (HCBS) systems through two separate options.
Option A targets state agencies designated as the lead state dementia-capability agency. States with existing working relationships across relevant agencies are eligible. All states without active ADPI grants may apply, but states without prior ADSSP funding since 2014 receive priority consideration.
Option B targets private and public community-based organizations (CBOs) operating within existing dementia-capable HCBS systems. CBOs must address three specific service gaps: services for people living alone with dementia, programs for aging individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and dementia, and behavioral symptom management training for family caregivers. All CBOs without active ADPI grants may apply, with priority given to those without prior ADI-SSS or ADPI funding since 2014.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jun 1, 2026 Award announced
- Jun 1, 2026 Project start
- Jun 22, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 22, 2026 Application deadline in 6 days
Program description
Cooperative agreements under the ADPI funding Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), are intended to support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service (HCBS) systems in States and Communities. There are two application options contained in this single NOFO: Grants to States (Option A) and Grants to Communities (Option B). No entity is eligible to apply for both State and Community options and no entity is eligible to hold more than one ADPI grant at a time. The dementia-capable systems resulting from program activities under either option are expected to provide quality, person-centered services and supports that help individuals living with dementia and their caregiver remain independent and safe in their communities.
OPTION A: Grants to States
Applicants for Option A (36 month cooperative agreements) are the governmental entities within states and territories designated as the state agency for dementia-capability and that have working relationships with their state agencies that enable creating and sustaining a dementia- capable HCBS System. Option A has two required objectives, the first of which is the creation, expansion and sustainability of a dementia-capable state HCBS system that includes Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door (SEP/NWD) access for people with dementia and their family caregivers. The second objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive, sustainable set of quality state HCBS that are dementia-capable and provide innovative services to the population with dementia and their caregivers.
States and territories eligible for Option A are those that do not have active ACL ADPI State dementia-capability grants. All states without active grants are eligible to apply, however those states that have not benefited from ADSSP grants since before 2014 will be given priority consideration in the post-review decision-making process.
OPTION B: Grants to Communities
Cooperative agreements under Option B (36 month cooperative agreements) are available to private and/or public community-based organizations (CBO) that are able to: 1) demonstrate their operation within an existing dementia-capable HCBS system dedicated to the population that they serve; and 2) articulate opportunities and additional services in the targeted gap areas that would enhance and strengthen the existing system.
Option B cooperative agreements are designed to aid community-based HCBS providers in addressing three specific service gaps in existing dementia-capable HCBS systems for persons living with or those at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers.
Option B applicants must address each of the following three gap areas:
- Provision of effective supportive services to persons living alone with ADRD in the community;
- Improvement of the quality and effectiveness of programs and services dedicated to individuals aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities with ADRD or those at high risk of developing ADRD; and
- Delivery of behavioral symptom management training and expert consultations for family caregivers.
Community-based organizations are only eligible to hold one ADPI grant at a time. All community-based organizations without active ADPI grants are eligible to apply, however those that have not benefited from ADI-SSS and ADPI grant programs since before 2014 will be given priority consideration in the post-review decision-making process.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Letters of Support (from partner agencies and stakeholders)
- Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7389
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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$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 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 Option A?
State agencies designated as the lead state dementia-capability agency are eligible. All states without active ADPI State grants may apply, with priority consideration for states that have not received ADSSP grants since before 2014.
Who is eligible to apply for Option B?
Private and public community-based organizations (CBOs) operating within existing dementia-capable HCBS systems may apply. CBOs must be prepared to address all three specified service gaps for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Can an organization apply for both Option A and Option B simultaneously?
No. No entity may apply for both options, and no organization may hold more than one ADPI grant at a time.
What funding level should I expect?
Awards typically range from $850,000 to $1,000,000 for 36-month cooperative agreements. The total funding pool is $10,000,000.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required for this grant. Applicants must be prepared to contribute resources to match the federal investment in the project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start your needs assessment early by mapping existing dementia-capable HCBS services in your state or community. Reviewers prioritize applications that demonstrate clear gaps and actionable solutions.
- For Option A, emphasize your state's cross-agency coordination and existing partnerships. Include concrete plans for creating or expanding Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door access systems.
- For Option B, explicitly address all three service gaps in your application. Do not apply unless your organization can credibly tackle services for people living alone, aging populations with I/DD, and family caregiver training.
- Build community buy-in early. Include letters of support from partner agencies, caregivers, and service providers that document your readiness to implement.
- Develop a realistic budget with documented cost-sharing commitments. Cooperative agreements require active federal partnership, so be prepared for regular reporting and collaboration with ACL staff.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail to address all three Option B service gaps with specific activities and measurable outcomes. Applicants underestimate the coordination required for successful HCBS system development and propose generic rather than targeted solutions. Cost-sharing commitments lack detail or institutional buy-in, raising reviewer concerns about sustainability.
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