Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State Programs for Dementia Specific Respite
This grant funds state programs to provide dementia-specific respite care for unpaid family caregivers, aiming to reduce caregiver burden and delay institutionalization through coordinated services delivered by aging agencies.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Full application due by 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$2,000,000 per award over 36 months; total program funding $54,155,869; ~30 awards expected.
Summary: Supports state-level expansion and strengthening of dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Key Information: Only State Units on Aging are eligible; 25% cost share required; robust third-party evaluation plan mandatory.
Description
This opportunity funds state-level programs to expand and enhance dementia-specific respite care for unpaid family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD). Administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the program aims to reduce caregiver burden and delay institutionalization by increasing access to high-quality, flexible respite services delivered through the National Aging Services Network, including State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Grants will support innovative approaches to respite delivery, workforce development, and system capacity, with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes, sustainability, and dissemination of best practices.
