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Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative: Dementia-Capable Community Health Worker Program Grants

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to fund programs that build dementia-capable Community Health Worker (CHW) capacity in the National Aging Network. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose and Scope: - Support for Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) to enhance workforce capacity for dementia care - Focus on home and community-based services for people living with dementia and their caregivers - Special emphasis on rural and underserved communities - Eligible Applicants: - Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) - Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments - States functioning as AAAs - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement - Total funding: $5,250,000 - 7 awards expected, each between $700,000 and $750,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Workforce development and dementia care services - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers referenced - Unique Requirements: - Programs must demonstrate capacity to serve rural and underserved populations - Emphasis on coordination with local OAA programs and community-based organizations

Description

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) seeks to enhance workforce capacity in the National Aging Network by including dementia-capable Community Health Workers (CHWs). The initiative supports dementia-capable home and community-based services for people living with dementia and their caregivers, aiming to strengthen relationships with rural and underserved communities and address barriers to care. Eligible applicants include entities designated to plan and coordinate Older Americans Act programs at a local level, such as Area Agencies on Aging and Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with a total funding of $5,250,000, expecting to award 7 grants ranging from $700,000 to $750,000 each.

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