The Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State Programs for Dementia Specific Respite is a grant aimed at helping unpaid family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. It provides funding to state agencies to offer respite care services, which give caregivers a break from their duties. The goal is to reduce caregiver stress and delay the need for institutional care. State Units on Aging will distribute funds to local agencies to implement these services.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments that can work with local Area Agencies on Aging to provide respite care services for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Inability to partner with Area Agencies on Aging
- Lack of a plan for independent third-party evaluation
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Partnership agreements with Area Agencies on Aging
- Plan for dementia-specific respite services
- Independent third-party evaluation plan
- Budget showing cost-sharing/matching funds
- Documentation of caregiver and service needs
- Organizational capacity statement
- Implementation timeline
- Evaluation metrics and methods
- Letters of support from community partners
Cautions
- Must comply with Older Americans Act requirements
- Requires cost-sharing/matching funds
- Independent evaluation is mandatory
- Strict partnership requirements with local agencies
- Detailed documentation and reporting needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments that can partner with Area Agencies on Aging to provide dementia-specific respite services. These services are intended for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, including those under age 60 with younger-onset dementia who meet eligibility criteria under Older Americans Act programs.
Overview
This grant is for state governments that can work with local Area Agencies on Aging to provide respite care services for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Inability to partner with Area Agencies on Aging
- Lack of a plan for independent third-party evaluation
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and provide dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers. This includes coordinating with local agencies, implementing respite programs, and conducting evaluations to measure the program's impact.
Total Program Funding
$54,155,869
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 3, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 31, 2032
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government
- Establish partnerships with Area Agencies on Aging
- Develop a detailed plan for respite services
- Prepare a budget including cost-sharing details
- Design an independent evaluation plan
- Gather letters of support
- Complete all required forms and documentation
- Submit application by the deadline