Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA AL 0104
Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA AL 0104
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alzheimers Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services (ADI SSS) Project Financed Solely by 2015 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2015)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.763 Alzheimer s Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services Project (ADI SSS) thru Prevention and Public Health Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2015 and posted on May 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2015 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 $9,825,091.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- The published announcement was modified on May 8, 2015. Content is changed in the FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION and SECTION I. Eligible applicants will be those entities that are well into the development of a dementia capable system and not those in the beginning of development of such a system. Entities that have received previous grant awards under the AoA/ACL 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)) number HHS 2014 ACL AOA AL 0090 are not eligible to apply for funding under this FOA. Specifically, the following entities are ineligible for consideration for funding under this program Alzheimers Association of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino the District of Columbia Office on Aging Family Services of Westchester County New York Georgia Southwestern State University Jewish Family and Childrens Service of the Suncoast in Florida Lutheran Social Services of Puerto Rico Minnesota Board on Aging Neighborhood Centers, Inc. in Houston, Texas Southern Maine Agency on Aging and Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 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 Alzheimers Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services (ADI SSS) Project, financed solely by the 2015 Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF 2015), was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) using a cooperative agreement funding instrument. Its central purpose was to strengthen dementia-capable long term services and supports (LTSS) by targeting practical service gaps that affect people living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD), people at high risk of developing ADRD, and their caregivers. The emphasis of the project was on delivering quality, person-centered supportive services that help individuals remain independent, safe, and engaged in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, rather than forcing avoidable transitions into higher-cost or more restrictive settings.
Functionally, the opportunity focused on building or expanding community-based supports that are specifically adapted to the needs of people with cognitive impairment and the realities caregivers face. While the announcement language is broad, it clearly signals that grantees were expected to implement services that make local systems more dementia-capable, meaning they can identify needs early, respond appropriately as conditions progress, and coordinate across aging, disability, health, and social service networks. The project intent was not simply to add generic services, but to improve the fit, accessibility, and effectiveness of supports for individuals with ADRD and their families, especially in areas where services are fragmented or insufficient.
Funding was structured to support multiple awards at a meaningful scale. The estimated total funding available was $9,825,091, with an anticipated 10 awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between $800,000 (award floor) and $1,000,000 (award ceiling). A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, which meant applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources according to the program rules. The program fell under the category of Income Security and Social Services and was listed under CFDA 93.763 (Alzheimer s Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services Project (ADI SSS) through the Prevention and Public Health Fund).
The timeline reflects a standard federal discretionary grant cycle for that year. The opportunity was posted May 6, 2015, created May 8, 2015, and applications were due July 6, 2015, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date. The archive date was August 5, 2015, indicating it was no longer open for applications after that period. The announcement also notes it was modified on May 8, 2015, with changes to the Funding Opportunity Description and Section I, and that applicants were expected to refer to the updated content.
Eligibility was broad in terms of organization types but narrow in terms of readiness. Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), along with others as clarified in the full announcement. However, a key eligibility condition was that applicants had to be well into the development of a dementia-capable system, not at the earliest stages. In other words, the program was designed to fund organizations and jurisdictions that already had significant groundwork in place and could use federal dollars to close specific gaps, scale what was working, and deliver measurable improvements rather than starting from scratch.
There were also explicit restrictions intended to prevent duplicative funding and to manage fairness across prior awardees. Entities that received previous grant awards under the AoA/ACL 2014 FOA (HHS 2014 ACL AOA AL 0090) were not eligible to apply for this 2015 opportunity. In addition, the announcement specifically listed several named entities that were ineligible for consideration under this program, including the Alzheimers Association of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino; the District of Columbia Office on Aging; Family Services of Westchester County (New York); Georgia Southwestern State University; Jewish Family and Childrens Service of the Suncoast (Florida); Lutheran Social Services of Puerto Rico; Minnesota Board on Aging; Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (Houston, Texas); Southern Maine Agency on Aging; and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were explicitly ineligible.
Because this was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, recipients would generally have been expected to work more closely with the federal agency during implementation. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal programmatic involvement, which can include ongoing collaboration, guidance, or coordination to ensure the project aligns with national goals for dementia-capable systems and produces usable results.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking more detail at the time, ACL directed readers to its funding announcements page and provided a point of contact for access issues: Erin Long (Erin.Long@acl.gov), identified under Grants Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ADI Specialized Supportive Services (ADI SSS) Project?
The Alzheimers Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services (ADI SSS) Project was a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) using a cooperative agreement. It was financed solely by the 2015 Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF 2015).
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose was to strengthen dementia-capable long term services and supports (LTSS) by targeting practical service gaps affecting people living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD), people at high risk of developing ADRD, and their caregivers.
What types of outcomes or impacts was the program trying to achieve?
The emphasis was on delivering quality, person-centered supportive services that help individuals remain independent, safe, and engaged in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, rather than driving avoidable transitions into higher-cost or more restrictive settings.
What does "dementia-capable" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, "dementia-capable" refers to local systems that can identify needs early, respond appropriately as conditions progress, and coordinate across aging, disability, health, and social service networks. The intent was to improve the fit, accessibility, and effectiveness of supports for individuals with ADRD and their families, especially where services are fragmented or insufficient.
Was the program intended to fund brand-new dementia-capable systems?
No. A key eligibility condition was that applicants needed to be well into the development of a dementia-capable system, not at the earliest stages. The program was designed to help close specific gaps, scale what was working, and deliver measurable improvements rather than starting from scratch.
What kinds of services or activities did the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasized building or expanding community-based supports specifically adapted to the needs of people with cognitive impairment and the realities caregivers face, with a focus on practical service gaps and person-centered supportive services.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity used a cooperative agreement funding instrument rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Because it was a cooperative agreement, recipients would generally have been expected to work more closely with the federal agency during implementation. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal programmatic involvement such as collaboration, guidance, or coordination to ensure alignment with national goals and usable results.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $9,825,091.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated 10 awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to fall between $800,000 (award floor) and $1,000,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources according to the program rules.
What was the CFDA number and program category?
The program was listed under CFDA 93.763 (Alzheimer s Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services Project (ADI SSS) through the Prevention and Public Health Fund) and fell under the category of Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted May 6, 2015. Applications were due July 6, 2015, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The opportunity was created May 8, 2015 and archived August 5, 2015, indicating it was no longer open for applications after that period.
Were there any modifications to the opportunity after it was posted?
Yes. The announcement notes it was modified on May 8, 2015, with changes to the Funding Opportunity Description and Section I, and applicants were expected to refer to the updated content.
Who was eligible to apply (in general)?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of organization types such as state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), along with others as clarified in the full announcement.
Who was explicitly ineligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were explicitly ineligible.
Were prior awardees restricted from applying?
Yes. Entities that received previous grant awards under the AoA/ACL 2014 FOA (HHS 2014 ACL AOA AL 0090) were not eligible to apply for this 2015 opportunity.
Were any specific named organizations listed as ineligible?
Yes. The announcement listed the following entities as ineligible for consideration under this program: Alzheimers Association of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino; the District of Columbia Office on Aging; Family Services of Westchester County (New York); Georgia Southwestern State University; Jewish Family and Childrens Service of the Suncoast (Florida); Lutheran Social Services of Puerto Rico; Minnesota Board on Aging; Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (Houston, Texas); Southern Maine Agency on Aging; and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
What was the program trying to avoid by setting restrictions on eligibility?
The restrictions were intended to prevent duplicative funding and manage fairness across prior awardees.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date (July 6, 2015).
Where could applicants find more information at the time?
ACL directed readers to its funding announcements page for additional detail.
Who was the listed contact for access issues?
For access issues, the point of contact listed was Erin Long (Erin.Long@acl.gov), identified under Grants Policy.
What population groups were explicitly included in the program focus?
The focus included people living with Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD), people at high risk of developing ADRD, and their caregivers.
Was the intent to fund generic services that already exist?
No. The intent was not simply to add generic services, but to improve the fit, accessibility, and effectiveness of supports for individuals with ADRD and their families, especially in areas where services are fragmented or insufficient.
What setting did the program prioritize for delivering supportive services?
The program prioritized helping people remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible through person-centered supportive services.
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