Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203
Apply for HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lifespan Respite Care Program" 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 Mar 15, 2012 and posted on Mar 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. Other Key Dates Open Information Teleconference for Applicants March 22 , 2012 Time 200 PM Eastern Telephone Number 1 888 324 7504 Participant Pass Code LIFESPAN Letters of Intent due April 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,495,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for state grants limited by statute to state agencies that administer the Older Americans Act, the states Medicaid Program or another state agency designated by the governor. Further, eligible requirement stipulates this opportunity is only open to those states that have not been funded in previous years.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lifespan Respite Care Program (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203; CFDA 93.072) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, focused on strengthening respite care systems for family caregivers at both state and local levels. The core purpose is to help states build or improve coordinated “lifespan” respite infrastructures that serve caregivers of children and adults, rather than limiting respite supports to a single age group or diagnosis. In practical terms, the program aims to make respite care easier to find, easier to access, and more consistently available across a state by improving how services are organized, delivered, and publicized.
The work supported under this opportunity centers on several related activities. A major emphasis is the development and enhancement of statewide and community-based respite care systems, including improving coordination among agencies and providers so caregivers can navigate services without having to piece together help on their own. The grants also support the direct provision of respite care services for family caregivers who are caring for children or adults, recognizing respite as a critical support that can reduce caregiver stress and help families sustain long-term care at home. Another key component is workforce development: recruiting and training respite care workers and volunteers to expand the supply of qualified individuals who can provide safe, reliable relief for caregivers. The program also prioritizes outreach and information-sharing, specifically the provision of information to caregivers about available respite and related support services, along with hands-on assistance that helps caregivers actually gain access to those services (for example, guidance on eligibility, referrals, and navigating entry points).
Funding for this competition was estimated at $2,495,000 total, with an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards were projected to range from $180,000 to $200,000 (award floor and ceiling). The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program’s focus on supports that stabilize families and caregiving arrangements.
Eligibility is restricted by statute and by this competition’s specific limitations. Only state-level applicants may apply, and the eligible state entity must be either the state agency that administers the Older Americans Act, the state Medicaid agency, or another state agency formally designated by the governor. In addition, this particular opportunity was only open to states that had not been funded under the Lifespan Respite Care Program in previous years, a restriction designed to expand the program to new states rather than repeatedly funding the same jurisdictions.
Key dates for the 2012 competition included a posted date of March 15, 2012, and an application deadline of May 14, 2012, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. A letter of intent was due April 2, 2012. The agency also scheduled an open information teleconference for prospective applicants on March 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (dial-in 1-888-324-7504; pass code LIFESPAN). The announcement was archived May 15, 2012. Additional program information was provided through the Administration on Aging grants webpage, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Greg Link at greg.link@aoa.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Lifespan Respite Care Program (HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203; CFDA 93.072)
What is the Lifespan Respite Care Program grant opportunity?
The Lifespan Respite Care Program (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203; CFDA 93.072) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration on Aging (AoA). It focuses on strengthening respite care systems for family caregivers at the state and local levels.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to help states build or improve coordinated “lifespan” respite care infrastructures. The goal is to make respite care easier to find, easier to access, and more consistently available across a state by improving how services are organized, delivered, coordinated, and publicized.
What does “lifespan respite” mean in this program?
“Lifespan” means the respite system is intended to serve family caregivers of both children and adults. The program is designed to avoid limiting respite supports to a single age group or a single diagnosis.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The work supported under this opportunity centers on several related activities, including:
- Developing and enhancing statewide and community-based respite care systems
- Improving coordination among agencies and providers so caregivers can navigate services more easily
- Providing direct respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults
- Workforce development (recruiting and training respite care workers and volunteers)
- Outreach and information-sharing to caregivers about available respite and related supports
- Hands-on assistance to help caregivers gain access to services (such as referrals, guidance on eligibility, and navigating entry points)
Does the program fund direct respite services for caregivers?
Yes. The grants support the direct provision of respite care services for family caregivers who are caring for children or adults.
Is workforce recruitment and training an allowable focus?
Yes. Workforce development is a key component, including recruiting and training respite care workers and volunteers to expand the supply of qualified individuals who can provide safe, reliable relief for caregivers.
Does the program include outreach and caregiver information services?
Yes. The program prioritizes providing information to caregivers about available respite and related support services, along with assistance that helps caregivers actually access services (for example, referrals and help navigating eligibility and entry points).
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration on Aging (AoA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.072.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2012 AOA LR 1203.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this competition?
The total estimated funding for this competition was $2,495,000.
How many awards were expected?
Approximately five awards were expected.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were projected to range from $180,000 to $200,000 (award floor and ceiling).
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program’s focus on supports that stabilize families and caregiving arrangements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to state-level applicants. The eligible state entity must be either:
- The state agency that administers the Older Americans Act,
- The state Medicaid agency, or
- Another state agency formally designated by the governor.
Were local governments, nonprofits, or community organizations eligible to apply directly?
No. Based on the stated eligibility limitations, only state-level applicants (the specified state agencies or a governor-designated state agency) could apply directly under this opportunity.
Were all states eligible to apply in 2012?
No. This particular opportunity was only open to states that had not been funded under the Lifespan Respite Care Program in previous years. The restriction was intended to expand the program to new states.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was March 15, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 14, 2012.
What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Was a letter of intent required, and when was it due?
A letter of intent was due April 2, 2012.
Was there an applicant information teleconference?
Yes. The agency scheduled an open information teleconference for prospective applicants on March 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
What were the dial-in details for the teleconference?
The teleconference dial-in number was 1-888-324-7504 and the pass code was LIFESPAN.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived May 15, 2012.
Where could applicants find additional program information?
Additional program information was provided through the Administration on Aging grants webpage.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Greg Link at greg.link@aoa.hhs.gov.
What practical changes is the program trying to make for caregivers?
In practical terms, the program aims to make respite care easier to find, easier to access, and more consistently available across a state by improving statewide coordination, service organization and delivery, and public awareness of respite and related supports.
Does the opportunity emphasize statewide coordination as well as local services?
Yes. The program focuses on strengthening respite care systems at both state and local levels, including coordination among agencies and providers and development/enhancement of statewide and community-based systems.
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