This grant is for creating a National Lifespan Respite Resource Center. The center will maintain a database on respite care, offer training and support to various programs, and provide information and educational resources to the public.
Who it's for: Any organization interested in managing a national center focused on lifespan respite care can apply, as there are no restrictions on applicant types.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage a national database
- Inability to provide training and technical assistance
- Lack of experience in public information and referral services
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational capacity statement
- Experience in respite care services
- Plan for maintaining a national database
- Training and technical assistance strategy
- Public information and referral program outline
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so ensure you have matching funds.
- The project must cover all three main purposes: database, training, and public information.
- Only one award will be given, making this highly competitive.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization as there are no restrictions on eligible applicant types. This means that state agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and other entities can apply, provided they have the capability to fulfill the grant's requirements.
Overview
Any organization interested in managing a national center focused on lifespan respite care can apply, as there are no restrictions on applicant types.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage a national database
- Inability to provide training and technical assistance
- Lack of experience in public information and referral services
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate a national center that manages a respite care database, provides training and technical assistance, and offers public information services.
Total Program Funding
$420,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026(30 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget with cost-sharing
- Draft a plan for a national database
- Outline training and technical assistance programs
- Create a public information strategy
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline