Funding to Strengthen Respite Care Support for Family Caregivers Nationwide

Applications due Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

A new Lifespan Respite Care Program funding opportunity is now available from ACL's Administration on Aging. The awardee(s) will receive a total of up to $4,430,133 for a three-year project.

This funding opportunity is designed to develop and strengthen statewide respite care systems and expand support services for caregivers. Eligible state agencies must be building or enhancing the capacity of their long-term care systems to meet the comprehensive needs of residents, including respite care. Awardees must use funds to develop or expand lifespan respite care, provide respite services for family caregivers, recruit and train respite workers and volunteers, and improve caregiver access to respite information and support services. Funds may also support caregiver training, additional respite-related services as specified, and education and training for new caregivers.

Click the button below to learn more and view application information on Grants.gov. Questions about this funding opportunity should be directed to [email protected].

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See Notice of Funding Opportunity: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-LRLI-0053, "Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants," posted June 22, 2026.

The Administration on Aging, part of ACL, is the principal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.). The OAA promotes the well-being of older adults by providing services and programs that help them live independently in their homes and communities. The Act also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals age 60 and older.