Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI)
The CDRI grant funds innovative, person-centered respite care projects for people with dementia and their caregivers, emphasizing measurable outcomes, accessibility, and sustainable service delivery.
Funder: Alzheimer's Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Start-up awards: $100,000 total ($50,000/year, 2 years) | Pilot awards: up to $125,000 | Continuation awards available
Summary: Supports innovative projects to improve and expand person-centered respite care for people with dementia across the U.S., with an emphasis on innovation, accessibility, and sustainability.
Key Information: 25% match required; open to a wide range of organizations; strong focus on communities at higher risk and rapid implementation.
Description
The Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) grant program, led by the Alzheimer's Association, funds innovative projects aimed at improving and expanding person-centered respite care for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers throughout the United States. The program emphasizes innovation, collaboration, measurable outcomes, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in dementia care service delivery. CDRI awardees receive not only funding but also technical assistance, online training, and support to ensure the development and implementation of dementia-capable respite services. The program actively collects and evaluates data to inform public policy and advance best practices in dementia respite care.
