Alzheimers Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs
This grant funds programs to train Community Health Workers to provide dementia-capable care and support for people with dementia and their caregivers, especially in rural and underserved communities.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $700,000–$750,000 per award, up to 7 awards, total estimated funding $5,250,000, typically for 1 year
Summary: Supports expansion of dementia-capable Community Health Worker programs to improve care for people living with dementia and their caregivers, especially in underserved communities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; cost sharing/matching required.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), aims to expand and enhance the capacity of the National Aging Network by integrating dementia-capable Community Health Workers (CHWs). The initiative is designed to improve health conditions and access to services for people living with dementia and their caregivers, particularly in communities with high rates of disease, disability, and death. The program emphasizes strengthening relationships with rural and underserved populations and addressing barriers to care through home and community-based services.
