Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center
ID: 360512Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$350K - $420K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360512

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center." This initiative aims to establish a cooperative agreement to support a three-year project focused on maintaining a national database on lifespan respite care, providing training and technical assistance to various respite care programs, and offering public information and educational resources. The funding for this project ranges from $350,000 to $420,000, with a total estimated program funding of $420,000, and only one award is expected to be made. Interested applicants, particularly public or private nonprofit entities, can find more information and contact Emily Anozie at Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-795-7347, with proposals due by April 30, 2026, and the anticipated award date set for September 1, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emily Anozie
    (202) 795-7347
    Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov
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