Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 AOA LR 1111
Apply for HHS 2011 AOA LR 1111
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lifespan Respite Care Program Competing Program Expansion Supplements" 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 20, 2011 and posted on Apr 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2011. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- By statute, only the following state agencies may apply for funding under the Lifespan Respite Care Program State Units on Aging State Medicaid Agencies State agency designated by the Governor Further, this funding opportunity is only open to current Lifespan Respite Care Program grantees in the following states Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington State, and Wisconsin.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lifespan Respite Care Program Competing Program Expansion Supplements (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2011 AOA LR 1111) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to help certain existing state grantees expand and strengthen respite care services. The purpose is to accelerate implementation of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-442) by funding states that already received Lifespan Respite Care Program grants in FY 2009 or FY 2010 and can demonstrate they are ready to scale what they started. The overall emphasis is on expanding practical, on-the-ground respite options for unpaid family caregivers across the entire lifespan, not just planning or infrastructure building.
This competition is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency typically has a more active role in oversight and collaboration than in a standard grant. AoA anticipates making about 4 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000 per project (no stated award floor). Cost sharing or matching is required. The funding activity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and the associated CFDA number is 93.072 (Lifespan Respite Care Program). The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2011, with an application deadline of June 15, 2011, and an archive date of July 15, 2011.
Eligibility is intentionally narrow. By statute, only specific types of state agencies may apply: State Units on Aging, State Medicaid Agencies, or another state agency designated by the Governor. Beyond that statutory requirement, this particular expansion supplement competition is only open to current Lifespan Respite Care Program grantees from FY 2009 and FY 2010, and only in the listed jurisdictions: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington State, and Wisconsin. In other words, the funding is designed as a targeted “next phase†for states already participating, rather than a new-entry opportunity for all states.
Programmatically, AoA expects applicants to build directly on prior work done through Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and in collaboration with state respite coalitions or other state respite organizations. The core expectation is expansion of statewide availability and accessibility of Lifespan Respite services. A major requirement is a clear focus on the direct provision of respite services that closes documented gaps in service delivery and addresses unmet needs among family caregivers. The intent is to move beyond coordination alone and use funds to increase real respite capacity and utilization where caregivers are currently unable to access services.
While direct respite service delivery is the required centerpiece, grantees are also permitted to use a portion of funds for other activities that strengthen the respite system, as long as they align with allowable required or optional services under the program. Examples highlighted in the announcement include developing and providing emergency respite services, increasing recruitment and training for respite care workers and volunteers, and improving access assistance for caregivers who are trying to find and navigate respite options. These supportive components are framed as ways to make respite more reliable and easier to obtain, particularly during crises or when workforce shortages prevent families from getting help.
The target beneficiaries are unpaid caregivers and the people they support. Eligible respite recipients include family members, foster parents, or other adults providing uncompensated care to (1) adults who need assistance to meet basic needs or to prevent injury and (2) children who require care beyond what would typically be needed to meet a child’s basic needs. A key requirement in this announcement is that services must address the respite needs of all age groups and all disability or special-needs populations from the outset. The program explicitly prohibits phasing in populations over time or giving preference to particular age groups or disability categories, which means applicants must demonstrate a truly lifespan approach that is inclusive across demographics and conditions.
Selection is described as highly competitive due to limited funds, and AoA makes clear that not all applying states will be funded. Applications are evaluated on how convincingly they show the capacity to deliver Lifespan Respite Care services and meet the required elements in the program announcement. A central part of the review is the applicant’s demonstration that key “core capacities†are already in place (the announcement references these as being outlined on pages 7 and 8). In practical terms, the competition favors states that can show they have built a functioning foundation during the prior one or two years of program development and are positioned to translate that groundwork into expanded service delivery quickly and effectively.
For source materials and official details, the announcement points applicants to the AoA funding page (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx). For access issues or administrative questions, the listed grants management contact is Rebecca Mann, Grants Management Specialist, at rebecca.mann@aoa.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Lifespan Respite Care Program Competing Program Expansion Supplements (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2011 AOA LR 1111) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). It supports certain existing state grantees in expanding and strengthening Lifespan Respite Care services.
What is the purpose of the expansion supplement funding?
The purpose is to accelerate implementation of the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-442) by funding states that already received Lifespan Respite Care Program grants in FY 2009 or FY 2010 and can show readiness to scale. The emphasis is on expanding practical, on-the-ground respite options for unpaid family caregivers across the entire lifespan, rather than focusing only on planning or infrastructure.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This competition is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means AoA will have a more active role in oversight and collaboration than it would under a standard grant.
How many awards does AoA expect to make?
AoA anticipates making about 4 awards nationwide.
How much funding is available overall?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $150,000 per project.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the provided opportunity summary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The associated CFDA number is 93.072 (Lifespan Respite Care Program).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
It was posted on April 20, 2011. The application deadline is June 15, 2011. The archive date is July 15, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply by statute?
By statute, only specific types of state agencies may apply: State Units on Aging, State Medicaid Agencies, or another state agency designated by the Governor.
Who is eligible to apply for this specific expansion supplement competition?
This expansion supplement competition is only open to current Lifespan Respite Care Program grantees from FY 2009 and FY 2010, and only in the listed jurisdictions: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington State, and Wisconsin.
Can states that are not on the listed jurisdiction list apply?
No. Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to the listed jurisdictions, and the competition is intended as a targeted next phase for states already participating (FY 2009 or FY 2010 grantees), not a new-entry opportunity for all states.
Are non-state entities (such as nonprofits or local agencies) eligible to apply directly?
The described eligibility is intentionally narrow and limited to certain state agencies (State Units on Aging, State Medicaid Agencies, or another state agency designated by the Governor), and the competition is further limited to specified FY 2009/FY 2010 state grantees in listed jurisdictions.
What is the main program emphasis for funded projects?
The core expectation is expansion of statewide availability and accessibility of Lifespan Respite services, with a clear focus on the direct provision of respite services that closes documented gaps in service delivery and addresses unmet needs among family caregivers.
Does the opportunity prioritize direct services or system coordination/planning?
Direct respite service delivery is described as the required centerpiece. The intent is to move beyond coordination alone and use funds to increase real respite capacity and utilization where caregivers currently cannot access services.
What kind of foundation is AoA looking for from applicants?
The competition favors states that can demonstrate they are ready to scale what they started under FY 2009 or FY 2010 grants. Applications are evaluated on how convincingly they show capacity to deliver services and that key core capacities are already in place (referenced as outlined on pages 7 and 8 of the announcement).
How competitive is this opportunity?
Selection is described as highly competitive due to limited funds, and AoA notes that not all applying states will be funded.
What partnerships or collaborations are expected?
AoA expects applicants to build directly on prior work done through Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and in collaboration with state respite coalitions or other state respite organizations.
What are examples of additional allowable activities besides direct respite services?
While direct respite service delivery is central, a portion of funds may be used for other activities that strengthen the respite system if aligned with allowable required or optional services. Examples provided include developing and providing emergency respite services, increasing recruitment and training for respite care workers and volunteers, and improving access assistance for caregivers who are trying to find and navigate respite options.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of funded services?
The target beneficiaries are unpaid caregivers and the people they support.
Who can receive respite services under this program (eligible respite recipients)?
Eligible respite recipients include family members, foster parents, or other adults providing uncompensated care to: (1) adults who need assistance to meet basic needs or to prevent injury, and (2) children who require care beyond what would typically be needed to meet a child’s basic needs.
Does the program require a lifespan approach?
Yes. A key requirement is that services must address respite needs of all age groups and all disability or special-needs populations from the outset.
Can a project phase in certain populations over time or prioritize specific groups first?
No. The program explicitly prohibits phasing in populations over time or giving preference to particular age groups or disability categories. Applicants must demonstrate an inclusive lifespan approach across demographics and conditions.
Where can applicants find official source materials and details?
The announcement points to the AoA funding page: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx
Who is the grants management contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed grants management contact is Rebecca Mann, Grants Management Specialist, at rebecca.mann@aoa.hhs.gov.
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