Building Long-Term Sustainability in State Lifespan Respite Programs
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is providing this competitive grants opportunity to eligible state agencies to further implement and ensure the long-term sustainability of the requirements of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (P.L.
109-442).
Successful applicants will be expected to further implement and bring to scale a statewide Lifespan Respite Care Program that is integrated into the state’s long-term services and supports (LTSS) system and fully sustainable beyond the period of Federal funding.
109-442).
Successful applicants will be expected to further implement and bring to scale a statewide Lifespan Respite Care Program that is integrated into the state’s long-term services and supports (LTSS) system and fully sustainable beyond the period of Federal funding.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $1,800,000
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $1,800,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Additional Information of Eligibility:
This is a limited grant competition.
Applications will be accepted from, and awards will only be made to, eligible States/state agencies who: · Administer the State’s programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965; or · Administer title XIX of the social Security Act; or · Are designated by the Governor of the State to administer the State’s programs under this title; AND who are · An aging and disability resource center working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or organization; AND · Are one of the following states previously funded with an initial three-year grant: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, and Wisconsin.
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/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Contact:
Greg LinkGreg.Link@acl.hhs.gov
Agency Email Description:
Grants Policy
Agency Email:
Greg.Link@acl.hhs.gov
Date Posted:
2014-04-08
Application Due Date:
2014-06-05
Archive Date:
2014-07-05
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