Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Program Enhancement Grants
This grant funds state agencies to enhance and expand respite care services for family caregivers of all ages and conditions, focusing on partnerships, training, outreach, and closing service gaps statewide.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: July 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline (electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on this date)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $4,430,133 | Expected awards: 10 | Award ceiling: $500,000 | Award floor: $300,000 | Typical project period: 3 years (annual awards)
Summary: Supports state agencies in developing or enhancing coordinated, statewide systems of accessible respite services for family caregivers of children and adults across all ages and disabilities.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching (minimum 25%) is required; only eligible state agencies may apply.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), funds eligible state agencies to strengthen or expand statewide systems of accessible, community-based respite care for family caregivers. The program targets both states new to the Lifespan Respite Care Program and those aiming to enhance or re-establish their core respite infrastructure. The goal is to improve access, coordination, and quality of respite services for caregivers of individuals of any age, disability, or chronic condition, thereby supporting family caregivers and enabling community living for care recipients.
Two application options are available:
- Option A: For states new to the program or those re-establishing lapsed programs.
- Option B: For states seeking to expand or enhance existing programs.
Projects should address gaps in service, expand workforce capacity, facilitate cross-sector collaboration, and ensure inclusive, person-centered respite services.
