Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation
The CDRI grant funds innovative research projects to enhance person-centered respite care for people with dementia, prioritizing accessibility, sustainability, and measurable outcomes, especially for underserved groups.
Funder: Alzheimer's Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20 million total over five years; individual awards and required 25% match not specified in public sources.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to improve and expand person-centered respite care for people living with dementia, emphasizing accessibility, sustainability, and outcomes.
Description
The Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) funds innovative projects across the United States to improve and expand person-centered respite care for people living with dementia. The program prioritizes innovation, collaboration, measurable outcomes, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in respite care delivery. Awardees receive technical assistance and online training to ensure services are dementia-capable, especially for at-risk and underserved communities. The CDRI also collects data and evaluates project outcomes to inform public policy and enhance future respite care practices.
