Alaska Online Public Notices #223483

Alaska seeks proposals for statewide National Family Caregiver Support Program services (FY2027-FY2029)

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, is seeking proposals to deliver National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) services statewide for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health - Division of Senior and Disabilities Services - Products/Services Requested: - National Family Caregiver Support Program services - Includes information and assistance for caregivers, counseling, support groups, caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services - Services target family caregivers of older adults and older relative caregivers of children with disabilities, with emphasis on underserved communities - Applicants must provide intake, assessment, annual surveys, and program evaluation activities - Funding and Requirements: - Total funding is approximately $3.98 million over three years - Requires a 10% matching contribution from applicants - Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience, staffing, and administrative capacity - Compliance with state and federal reporting and program requirements is mandatory - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be delivered statewide across Alaska - Applicants must submit a Planned Services and Expenditures (PSE) form and a logic model for program evaluation - Regular reporting includes quarterly fiscal reports, biannual progress reports, and monthly service data entry into the state system - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision rather than product procurement.

Description

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants to provide services under the National Family Caregiver Support Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The program aims to support family caregivers who provide informal care to older adults, addressing the emotional, physical, and financial challenges they face. Applicants must submit proposals through the GEMS system by May 20, 2026, and comply with program goals, reporting requirements, and service standards. The project period begins July 1, 2026, and services are to be delivered statewide in Alaska.

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