Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA LR 0047

  • The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants to New States" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.072 Lifespan Respite Care Program.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2013 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.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments.
  • Only states not previously funded under the Lifespan Respite Care Program in FYs 2009 2012 are eligible to apply for funding under this Option. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:

The 2013 Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants to New States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACL-AoA-LR-0047) is a discretionary federal grant competition offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). Its purpose is to help states implement the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-442) by building or strengthening statewide "lifespan respite" systems that make it easier for family caregivers of people of any age to find, access, and use respite services. In practice, the program is meant to reduce caregiver stress and improve the ability of caregivers to continue providing care by improving how respite options are organized, delivered, and coordinated across a state.

ACL anticipated making up to about five awards nationwide, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per grantee over a 36-month (three-year) project period, depending on the availability of federal funds. The estimated total funding available across all awards was $1,000,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states would be expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the related CFDA number is 93.072 (Lifespan Respite Care Program).

Grant funds are intended to support statewide planning and system development, including establishing, expanding, and enhancing lifespan respite care systems. The announcement highlights several core uses of funds: developing new and planned emergency respite services, recruiting and training respite workers and volunteers, and improving caregivers' access to needed respite and related supports. The emphasis is not simply on paying for isolated respite slots, but on building the infrastructure and partnerships that help caregivers navigate services more effectively and ensure respite is available, reliable, and responsive, including in emergencies.

Eligibility is narrowly limited to state governments and specifically to "new states" that had not received Lifespan Respite Care Program funding in fiscal years 2009 through 2012. To qualify, the applicant must be an eligible state agency that either administers the state's programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965, administers Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid), or is designated by the state's Governor to administer the state's programs under the Lifespan Respite Care Act. In addition, the applicant must function as an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or similar state respite organization. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible.

The application timeline shows the opportunity was posted on April 4, 2013, with an application deadline of May 20, 2013. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was later archived on June 19, 2013. For applicants needing access support, the notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays, and it also provides an ACL funding announcements webpage as an additional information link.

FAQs: 2013 Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants to New States (HHS-2013-ACL-AoA-LR-0047)

What is this grant opportunity?

This is a discretionary federal grant competition offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACL-AoA-LR-0047, and it supports implementation of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-442).

What is the main purpose of the program?

The purpose is to help states build or strengthen statewide "lifespan respite" systems so family caregivers of people of any age can more easily find, access, and use respite services. The program focus is on reducing caregiver stress and helping caregivers continue providing care by improving how respite services are organized, delivered, and coordinated statewide.

What does "lifespan respite" mean in this context?

In this opportunity, "lifespan respite" refers to respite systems and services that support family caregivers across all ages and populations, not limited to a single age group. The goal is a statewide approach that improves navigation, access, coordination, and reliability of respite services.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically "new states" that did not receive Lifespan Respite Care Program funding in fiscal years 2009 through 2012.

What types of state agencies can submit the application?

The applicant must be an eligible state agency that meets at least one of the following conditions: it administers the state's programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965, administers Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid), or is designated by the state's Governor to administer the state's programs under the Lifespan Respite Care Act.

Are there additional organizational requirements beyond being an eligible state agency?

Yes. The applicant must function as an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or a similar state respite organization.

Who is not eligible to apply?

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible. This opportunity is narrowly limited to eligible state governments that qualify as "new states" under the program's funding history criteria.

How many awards were expected to be made?

ACL anticipated making up to about five awards nationwide, depending on the availability of federal funds.

What is the maximum funding amount per award?

The award ceiling was $200,000 per grantee over a 36-month (three-year) project period, depending on the availability of federal funds.

What is the total estimated funding available under the announcement?

The estimated total funding available across all awards was $1,000,000.

How long is the project period?

The project period is 36 months (three years).

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states would be expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The related CFDA number is 93.072 (Lifespan Respite Care Program).

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.

What kinds of activities are grant funds intended to support?

Grant funds are intended to support statewide planning and system development, including establishing, expanding, and enhancing lifespan respite care systems.

Does the grant pay mainly for direct respite service slots?

The emphasis is not simply on paying for isolated respite slots. The focus is on building statewide infrastructure and partnerships that help caregivers navigate services more effectively and help ensure respite is available, reliable, and responsive.

What are some highlighted uses of funds under this opportunity?

The announcement highlights several core uses of funds, including developing new and planned emergency respite services, recruiting and training respite workers and volunteers, and improving caregivers' access to needed respite and related supports.

Does the opportunity specifically mention emergency respite?

Yes. Developing new and planned emergency respite services is specifically highlighted as a core use of funds.

Does the opportunity support workforce or volunteer development?

Yes. Recruiting and training respite workers and volunteers is explicitly listed as a core use of funds.

What is the posting date and application deadline?

The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2013, and the application deadline was May 20, 2013.

What time were electronic applications due on the deadline date?

Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.

Was this opportunity later archived?

Yes. The opportunity was archived on June 19, 2013.

Where could applicants get help with access issues related to submission?

For applicants needing access support, the notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.

Is there an official webpage listed for additional information?

Yes. The notice references an ACL funding announcements webpage as an additional information link.

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