This grant is designed to help state governments implement strategies to support family caregivers, based on the 2022 National Strategy. The goal is to form partnerships and create plans that can be sustained beyond the initial funding period.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state governments looking to improve support for family caregivers by using the 2022 National Strategy as a guide.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Failure to submit a sustainability plan
- Not forming cross-agency partnerships
- Missing the application deadline
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Sustainability plan
- Cross-agency partnership agreements
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- State government registration documents
- Compliance with the Older Americans Act of 1965
- Plan for using the 2022 National Strategy framework
Cautions
- Must adhere to the 2022 National Strategy framework
- Planning period is limited to six months
- Sustainability plan is required
- Cost sharing/matching is mandatory
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This means that only official state government entities can apply for this grant to implement the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state governments looking to improve support for family caregivers by using the 2022 National Strategy as a guide.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Failure to submit a sustainability plan
- Not forming cross-agency partnerships
- Missing the application deadline
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects that support family caregivers, as well as for forming partnerships and ensuring project sustainability.
Total Program Funding
$2,960,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
- Develop a project proposal using the Strategy as a framework
- Form cross-agency partnerships
- Prepare a sustainability plan
- Ensure compliance with the Older Americans Act of 1965
- Prepare a budget including cost sharing/matching
- Submit application by July 22, 2026