The Kevin and Avonte Program is a grant opportunity aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death for individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities who may wander from safe environments. The grant provides funding to law enforcement, public safety, and healthcare agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, to use tracking technologies and develop safety programs.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like law enforcement agencies, public safety departments, healthcare agencies, and nonprofits that work with individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities. It's also open to educational institutions and various levels of government, including city, county, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on public safety or health
- Entities not involved with dementia or developmental disabilities
- Organizations not in partnership with eligible agencies
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Partnership agreements with eligible agencies
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background information
- Documentation of past relevant projects
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Letters of support or commitment
Cautions
- Ensure partnerships with eligible agencies are clearly documented
- Projects must focus on individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Funds must be used for specified purposes only
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, independent school districts, county governments, state governments, special district governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. The opportunity is also open to unrestricted applicants, meaning there are no specific limitations on who can apply beyond the listed eligible types.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like law enforcement agencies, public safety departments, healthcare agencies, and nonprofits that work with individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities. It's also open to educational institutions and various levels of government, including city, county, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on public safety or health
- Entities not involved with dementia or developmental disabilities
- Organizations not in partnership with eligible agencies
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement tracking technologies for missing individuals, develop programs to prevent wandering, increase safety, and facilitate rescues for vulnerable individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 6, 2026(40 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with the federal grant system
- Gather proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Draft a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile organizational background information
- Collect documentation of past relevant projects
- Secure letters of support or commitment
- Establish partnership agreements with eligible agencies