# Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-acl-aod-dndp-0016-strengthening-the-direct-care-workforce-a-technical/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364153

> Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make one award worth $2.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 14, 2027, with applications due around March 14, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected March 14, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.631 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) intends to fund one (1) three-year cooperative agreement to maintain and expand the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. The primary goal of this initiative is to support cross-sector efforts to address the current shortage and high turnover rate of direct care workers. By strengthening this workforce, ACL aims to ensure that older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers can safely live, work, and fully participate in their communities.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative?

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

### What is the deadline for Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative?

Expected deadline March 14, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $2.0 million in total for one award.