Building Long-Term Sustainability in State Lifespan Respite Programs
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is providing this competitive grants opportunity to eligible state agencies to further implement and ensure the long-term sustainability of the requirements of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-442). Successful applicants will be expected to further implement and bring to scale a statewide Lifespan Respite Care Program that is integrated into the state’s long-term services and supports (LTSS) system and fully sustainable beyond the period of Federal funding.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/05/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-LI-0078 Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice: Administration for Community Living
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant Number of Awards Available
14 Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
This is a limited grant competition. Applications will be accepted from, and awards will only be made to, eligible States/state agencies who: · Administer the State’s programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965; or · Administer title XIX of the social Security Act; or · Are designated by the Governor of the State to administer the State’s programs under this title; AND who are · An aging and disability resource center working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or organization; AND · Are one of the following states previously funded with an initial three-year grant: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, and Wisconsin. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. Deadlines
06/05/2014 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Greg LinkGreg.Link@acl.hhs.gov
Website Address
http://acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
E-mail Address
Greg.Link@acl.hhs.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$1,800,000.00 Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $120,000.00
