Lifespan Respite National Technical Assistance and Resource Center
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
Eligible Applicants
Based on statutory requirements for the Lifespan Respite Care Program authorized by Congress in 2006 under Title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C 201), and the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020, awards may only be made to public or private nonprofit entities. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.