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2013 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States
The Administration for Community Living (ACL)/U. S. Administration on Aging (AoA) is providing this competitive grants opportunity to eligible state agencies for implementing the requirements of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (P.L.
109-442).
ACL plans to fund up to approximately five (5) grants to New States, with a federal funding level of up to $200,000 per award for a 36 month project period, pending the availability of Federal funds.Eligible state agencies funded under this announcement shall use grant funds for planning, establishing and expanding/enhancing Lifespan Respite Care systems in the states, including new and planned emergency respite services, training and recruiting respite workers and volunteers and assisting caregivers with gaining access to needed services.This is a limited grant competition.
Awards will only be made to eligible States/state agencies who:Administer the State’s programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965; orAdminister title XIX of the social Security Act; orAre designated by the Governor of the State to administer the State’s programs under this title; AND who areAn aging and disability resource center working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or organization; ANDDid not receive funding under this program in FYs 2009 - 2012
109-442).
ACL plans to fund up to approximately five (5) grants to New States, with a federal funding level of up to $200,000 per award for a 36 month project period, pending the availability of Federal funds.Eligible state agencies funded under this announcement shall use grant funds for planning, establishing and expanding/enhancing Lifespan Respite Care systems in the states, including new and planned emergency respite services, training and recruiting respite workers and volunteers and assisting caregivers with gaining access to needed services.This is a limited grant competition.
Awards will only be made to eligible States/state agencies who:Administer the State’s programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965; orAdminister title XIX of the social Security Act; orAre designated by the Governor of the State to administer the State’s programs under this title; AND who areAn aging and disability resource center working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or organization; ANDDid not receive funding under this program in FYs 2009 - 2012
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://acl.gov/www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Only states not previously funded under the Lifespan Respite Care Program in FYs 2009-2012 are eligible to apply for funding under this Option.
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://acl.gov/www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Contact:
Grants.gov Contact CenterPhone Number: 1-800-518-4726Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
Agency Email Description:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Agency Email:
support@grants.gov
Date Posted:
2013-04-04
Application Due Date:
2013-05-20
Archive Date:
2013-06-19
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