This funding opportunity is designed to break down siloes that exist through close collaboration among multiple agencies in the state. Each grantee will be expected to focus on implementing at least three of the five goals of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, as determined by the state’s needs and priorities.

The National CDSME Resource Center will work with the aging and disability network to promote coordination among health systems, public health agencies, stakeholders, and community-based organizations to build on existing CDSME efforts nationwide, and will accelerate grantee effectiveness by sharing best practices, replicating successful models, and providing tiered technical assistance.

The National I&R Support Center advances ACL’s strategic priority of connecting people to services by providing streamlined access to information, services, and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.

This funding opportunity is designed to expand access to dementia-capable home and community-based services in Indian Country. The intent of the program is to strengthen the ability of tribal communities to serve people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their homes and communities.

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.

The National Technical Assistance Center for Kinship and Grandfamilies will advance ACL’s caregiving strategic priority by increasing caregiver services for kinship families and grandfamilies through national leadership, training, technical assistance, resource development, peer learning opportunities, and dissemination of evidence-informed and culturally responsive practices.

The intent of the program is to strengthen the ability of states and communities to serve people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers in their homes and communities. Eligible applicants are state units on aging and existing dementia-capable HCBS providers with the ability to undertake the required activities outlined in the NOFO.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 12:00-4:30 p.m. ET On July 29, the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) will meet to review updates to the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers and vote changes into federal clearance. The agenda also includes a panel discussion on implementing the strategy, featuring ACL Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare and philanthropic leaders.

In these upcoming sessions, participants will learn about and discuss critical warning signs and risk factors for suicide, while sharing actionable strategies and resources to provide ongoing support and restore a sense of hope.

The event will bring together local, state, and national leaders from across sectors to highlight social connections through nutrition and physical activity. Day one of the Summit will focus on social connection and its role in senior nutrition programs and services. Day two will highlight how group community-based exercise and physical activities promote social connection and support health and well-being.