Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to provide technical assistance and resources related to respite care services for family caregivers across the lifespan. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, research institutions, universities, and faith-based organizations with demonstrated expertise in respite care, caregiver support, or aging services. The program supports national-level technical assistance centers and resource development activities. Geographic scope is nationwide, with funding intended to support coordination, training, dissemination, and technical assistance activities that benefit respite care programs and family caregivers throughout the United States.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jun 26, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 27, 2026 Application deadline in 11 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
ACL intends to fund a single cooperative agreement award to one grantee for a 3-year project period. Per the Lifespan Respite Care Act, the purpose of the National Lifespan Respite Resource Center is to:
(1) maintain a national database on lifespan respite care;
(2) provide training and technical assistance to State,
community, and nonprofit respite care programs; and
(3) provide information, referral, and educational programs
to the public on lifespan respite care.
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 and Work Plan (timeline, deliverables, evaluation plan)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement (staff qualifications, relevant experience)
- Letters of Support from key stakeholders and partners
- Memoranda of Understanding (if applicable)
- Organizational Description and Fiscal Information
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or government entity documentation
- Data showing need for the proposed technical assistance
- Dissemination and Sustainability Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Emily Anozie
- 📧 Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7347
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.072 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,920,000
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$1,920,000
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$1,914,800
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$1,740,662
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$1,710,480
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$1,701,668
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$1,655,412
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$1,585,975
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$1,375,000
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$1,361,829
Top States by Funding
- NC 4 awards $4.4M
- WI 4 awards $4.1M
- OK 3 awards $3.2M
- NY 3 awards $3.2M
- AL 3 awards $3.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.072). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $10,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Typically, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, colleges, research institutions, and faith-based organizations with relevant expertise in respite care and caregiver support are eligible. Some grants from the Administration for Community Living also accept state and local government agencies.
What activities are supported by this funding?
Common activities include: developing and disseminating technical assistance resources, providing training and consultation to respite care programs, conducting outreach and education, maintaining resource centers, and building capacity among organizations serving family caregivers.
When is the deadline for applications?
The application opens September 5, 2025. You should check Grants.gov or the Administration for Community Living website for the specific submission deadline, as it was not provided in the grant announcement.
What is the typical funding amount for this grant?
Federal technical assistance and resource center grants typically range from $300,000 to $1,500,000 annually. Check the Notices of Funding Opportunity for specific award amounts and project periods.
How competitive is this grant?
As a national technical assistance center grant, competition is typically moderate to moderately competitive. Strong applications demonstrate organizational capacity, experience with respite care or caregiver services, established networks, and a clear plan for dissemination and impact.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record and expertise in respite care, caregiver support, or aging services. National TA grants favor applicants with established credibility and networks.
- Develop a clear dissemination and sustainability strategy showing how your resources will reach respite care programs across different states and regions. Include concrete metrics for utilization and impact.
- Build letters of support from key stakeholders including state units on aging, respite care programs, caregiver advocacy organizations, and relevant professional associations to demonstrate broad partnerships.
- Align your proposed activities with the priorities of the Administration for Community Living and the broader Lifespan Respite Care Act goals, such as supporting unpaid caregivers and expanding respite care access.
- Budget for multiple modalities of technical assistance (webinars, toolkits, one-on-one consultation, peer learning networks) rather than a single delivery method, as funders expect comprehensive TA center models.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail by proposing overly local or service-delivery focused activities rather than true technical assistance and resource development. National TA centers must have nationwide reach and impact. Applicants also frequently underestimate the importance of strong partnerships and stakeholder buy-in; without letters of support from state agencies and existing respite care programs, proposals lack credibility. Finally, weak sustainability and dissemination plans are a common weakness—funders want to see how resources will remain accessible and useful beyond the grant period.
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