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 (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding $54,155,869; individual awards range from $300,000 to $2,000,000; up to 30 awards; project period typically 3 years.
Summary: Supports state programs to expand and strengthen dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching is required; eligibility is limited to State Units on Aging.
Description
This forecasted opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) aims to expand and enhance dementia-specific respite services through state-level demonstration projects. The program supports State Units on Aging (SUAs) in partnering with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and other service providers to deliver respite care tailored to unpaid family caregivers of individuals with probable Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD). The primary objectives are to reduce caregiver burden and delay institutionalization by increasing access to high-quality, dementia-specific respite services. Participating SUAs will define and implement program terms, ensure services are comparable to those under the Older Americans Act (OAA), and conduct independent third-party evaluations to assess program impact.
