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Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants for State Agencies

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) invites eligible state agencies to apply for grants under the Lifespan Respite Care Program. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL), a federal agency - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a grant for state agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment or reestablishment of coordinated state and local Lifespan Respite Care systems - Delivery of respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults with disabilities or chronic conditions - Recruitment and training of respite workers and volunteers - Assistance for caregivers in accessing respite services - Targeting of underserved populations - Other authorized services as outlined in the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only state government agencies are eligible; foreign entities are excluded - Collaboration with an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)/No Wrong Door System and a statewide respite care coalition or organization is required - Compliance with data collection and reporting requirements under Section 2904 of the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act of 2020 - Focus on new and emergency respite services, workforce development, and outreach to underserved groups

Description

The Administration for Community Living is seeking applications from eligible state agencies to establish or reestablish coordinated Lifespan Respite Care systems. The program aims to deliver respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults across all age groups, disabilities, and chronic conditions. Eligible states include new states that have not previously received a grant and returning states with dormant or lapsed programs. Funded applicants will use grant funds for new and emergency respite services, recruitment and training of respite workers, assisting caregivers in accessing services, targeting underserved populations, and other authorized services.

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