Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2023 ACL AOA LRLI 0014
The Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Program Enhancement Grants (HHS 2023 ACL AOA LRLI 0014) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL), designed to strengthen and expand existing state respite care systems. The core purpose is to help states move beyond planning and system-building into more direct, measurable expansion of respite services and related supports for family caregivers of all ages and caregiving situations, in line with the Lifespan Respite Care Act. Rather than starting from scratch, applicants are expected to build on progress made through prior Lifespan Respite grants and show how their state will continue improving capacity and reach year over year.
A central expectation of the grant is that states propose direct service activities that proactively increase access to respite. In practice, this means grantees should not only coordinate or improve infrastructure, but also use part of the award to deliver actual respite services to caregivers and families. The opportunity emphasizes incremental growth: grantees are expected to increase the amount (the percentage share) of direct services they provide each year of the grant period, demonstrating steady expansion rather than a one-time pilot. The program also expects grantees to cover all required services and, where appropriate, optional services described in the Lifespan Respite Care Act, implementing them in ways that result in increased statewide capacity to meet the Act's objectives by the end of each grant year.
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a more hands-on partnership with the federal agency than a standard grant. Along with delivering and scaling services, grantees must participate in ACL-sponsored technical assistance activities and maintain ongoing communication with the assigned ACL program officer. Regular meetings are expected to review implementation, track progress, and ensure the project is moving toward clear, measurable goals. This accountability and continuous improvement focus is part of how the program aims to ensure that enhancements translate into real-world service expansion for caregivers.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $400,000 per award, with ACL expecting to make about 15 awards under this announcement. The CFDA number associated with this program is 93.072, and the funding activity aligns with income security and social services. The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2023, with an original application closing date of May 12, 2023, and electronically submitted applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at states that already have a respite framework in place and are ready to enhance it through expanded direct service delivery, stronger implementation of Lifespan Respite Care Act service components, and ongoing performance-driven collaboration with ACL. The emphasis is on demonstrating concrete annual increases in respite and related supports so that more family caregivers across the lifespan can access meaningful relief and assistance.Apply for HHS 2023 ACL AOA LRLI 0014
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Program Enhancement Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.072.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Program Enhancement Grants opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is intended to strengthen and expand existing state respite care systems by moving beyond planning and system-building into measurable expansion of respite services and related supports for family caregivers.
What is the main purpose of these grants?
The core purpose is to help states expand access to respite services and caregiver supports in line with the Lifespan Respite Care Act. The focus is on enhancing an existing state respite framework and showing clear, measurable growth in service delivery year over year.
Is this funding meant for new respite programs or existing state systems?
The opportunity is aimed at states that already have a respite framework in place. Applicants are expected to build on progress made through prior Lifespan Respite grants rather than starting from scratch.
What does "State Program Enhancement" mean in practical terms?
It means improving and expanding the capacity and reach of an existing state respite care system. The emphasis is on implementing activities that increase statewide ability to meet the objectives of the Lifespan Respite Care Act by the end of each grant year.
Are applicants expected to provide direct respite services, or only coordinate systems and infrastructure?
Applicants are expected to propose direct service activities that proactively increase access to respite. This opportunity emphasizes that grantees should not only coordinate or improve infrastructure, but also use part of the award to deliver actual respite services to caregivers and families.
Does the grant require expansion over time, or can it be a one-time pilot?
The opportunity emphasizes incremental growth over the grant period. Grantees are expected to increase the amount (the percentage share) of direct services they provide each year, showing steady expansion rather than a one-time pilot.
What kinds of services must be included in the project plan?
Grantees are expected to cover all required services and, where appropriate, optional services described in the Lifespan Respite Care Act. These services should be implemented in ways that increase statewide capacity to meet the Act's objectives by the end of each grant year.
Who benefits from the services supported by this grant?
The program is designed to expand respite and related supports for family caregivers of all ages and across caregiving situations, with an emphasis on improving access statewide.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more active partnership with ACL than a standard grant.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for grantees?
It implies ongoing engagement with ACL, including participation in ACL-sponsored technical assistance activities and maintaining regular communication with the assigned ACL program officer. Regular meetings are expected to review implementation, track progress, and ensure the project is moving toward measurable goals.
What level of accountability and reporting is emphasized?
The opportunity highlights accountability and continuous improvement through ongoing communication, regular meetings to review implementation, and tracking progress toward clear, measurable goals focused on real-world service expansion.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $400,000 per award.
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
ACL expects to make about 15 awards under this announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 93.072.
What funding area or activity does this opportunity align with?
The funding activity aligns with income security and social services.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 12, 2023.
How and when were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically, with submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
What is the opportunity number or identifier?
The opportunity is identified as HHS 2023 ACL AOA LRLI 0014.
What is the overall emphasis of the program for applicants?
The program emphasizes building on prior progress, delivering and scaling direct respite services, implementing Lifespan Respite Care Act service components, and demonstrating concrete annual increases in respite and related supports through performance-driven collaboration with ACL.
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