Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Administration for Community Living
HHS-2025-ACL-AOA-CGNS-0016
Application Deadline
Jul 16, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$490,000
Total Program Funding
$1,960,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Advancing State Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers," aimed at enhancing support for family caregivers through innovative models. Eligible applicants, specifically State Units on Aging (SUAs), are invited to develop projects that address at least three of the five objectives outlined in the National Strategy, which include increasing awareness, enhancing partnerships, and improving services for caregivers. This initiative is critical for strengthening the support system for caregivers, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and assistance. The total funding available is $2 million, with individual cooperative agreements ranging from $450,000 to $490,000 for a duration of 24 months. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by July 16, 2025, and can reach out to Kari Benson at AOA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

State Governments
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible entities will be limited to state units on aging, those entities that administer Title III-E of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. The ACL program office has verified with OGM and the Department that a limitation in competion of this nature is permissible. Per the Chapter 11.2 of the GPAM "An awarding agency is not required to get an exception if it is initiating supplements to a limited pool of existing recipients that were initially awarded as part of a competition, when the supplemental funding is offered to all recipients in that cohort, and where there is no change to the scope of the awards." applications will be sought from a previously identified list of awardees (the SUAs) to improve the administration of their current awards. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Grant Documents

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Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-AOA-CGNS-0016.pdf
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AI Summary
The Administration for Community Living's funding opportunity, HHS-2025-ACL-AOA-CGNS-0016, focuses on advancing state implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. With $2 million available, it invites applications from State Units on Aging (SUAs) to develop and test innovative models supporting family caregivers. The goal is to address at least three of five specific objectives outlined in the National Strategy, which include increasing awareness and outreach, enhancing partnerships, and improving services for caregivers. A limited competition allows up to four cooperative agreements, each up to $490,000 for 24 months. Eligibility is restricted to SUAs, with a requirement for collaboration with a state developmental disabilities agency and other relevant state agencies. Applications must demonstrate how proposed projects will engage caregivers and address their needs while adhering to strict guidelines. The funding can’t be used for construction or basic research, emphasizing practical interventions that improve the support system for caregivers. A comprehensive review process evaluates proposals based on relevance, approach, budget, and organizational capacity. All submissions must comply with specific formatting and accessibility requirements, with key deadlines set for letters of intent and final applications.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 17, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 16, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$490,000
Award Floor
$450,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$1,960,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Administration for Community Living(HHS-ACL)
Funding Category
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.052

Official Sources