# Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-acl-aoa-lrli-0007-lifespan-respite-care-program-state-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363976

> Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $500,000 (at least $300,000) to state and local governments. It expects to make about 10 awards worth $4.4 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 20, 2026, with applications due around May 31, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-AOA-LRLI-0007 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected May 31, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $4.4 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.072 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

In accordance with the Lifespan Respite Care Act, ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY.–The term 'eligible Stateagency' means a State agency that–(A) administers the State's program under the OlderAmericans Act of 1965, administers the State's programunder title XIX of the Social Security Act, or is designatedby the Governor of such State to administer the State'sprograms under this title;(B) is an aging and disability resource center;(C) works in collaboration with a public or privatenonprofit statewide respite care coalition or organization;and(D) demonstrates–(i) an ability to work with other State and community-based agencies;(ii) an understanding of respite care and familycaregiver issues across all age groups, disabilities, andchronic conditions; and(iii) the capacity to ensure meaningful involvementof family members, family caregivers, and carerecipients. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

ACL is seeking applications from eligible state agencies to advance the provision of respite services through statewide Lifespan Respite Care systems, as authorized under the Lifespan Respite Care Act. The program aims to develop or expand state systems and capacity to provide respite care and related services to family caregivers of children and adults across the lifespan, regardless of disability or chronic condition. There are two application options contained in this single NOFO. State Applicants for Option A (Grants to New States and States Re-Establishing Their Core Respite Infrastructures): This opportunity is for states who have never had a Grant before, OR who had a grant before, but the program has stopped, and they wish to start it up again. Intended for states that have never received a grant or those whose programs may have lapsed, and the state wishes to re-establish program activities. State Applicants for Option B (State Program Enhancement Grants): This opportunity is intended for states that have had at least one grant in the past and/or wish to continue building and expanding upon their programmatic activities to enhance and expand the availability of lifespan respite services. Grantees will collaborate with state respite organizations and coalitions to enhance and expand the availability of lifespan respite services. All programs must, from the outset, address the respite needs of all populations regardless of age, disability, or chronic condition of the care recipient population. Funded applicants will continue advancing respite goals that build collaborations and partnerships statewide, expand volunteer options, offer respite provider training, find and reduce service gaps and or duplication through outreach and engagement, and further meaningful caregiver-focused respite strategies and authorized services as outlined in the Act. ACL will fund approximately ten (10) cooperative agreements over the course of the 3-year project period. Awardees under this funding opportunity will work with ACL to implement the federal requirements under the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006, Section 2904 of the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act of 2020 and Section 2901 of the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025, signed into law in 2026.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants?

Administration for Community Living accepts applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants?

Expected deadline May 31, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $4.4 million in total across about 10 awards.