About this grant
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) intends to fund one (1) three-year cooperative agreement to maintain and expand the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. The primary goal of this initiative is to support cross-sector efforts to address the current shortage and high turnover rate of direct care workers. By strengthening this workforce, ACL aims to ensure that older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers can safely live, work, and fully participate in their communities.
Who can apply
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Katherine Cargill-Willis · katherine.cargill-willis@acl.hhs.gov · 202-795 7322
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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Not enough award history to judge. Read the past rounds below and the official announcement before you commit time. Based on 3 new awards in FY2021–23. The median award is $1,899,268. Expect about 60 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative?
Eligible applicants: Federally recognized tribal governments; Private colleges & universities; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; City or township governments; State governments; County governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Public & state-controlled colleges. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Mar 14, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: Up to $2.0M. Total program funding: $2.0M. Expected number of awards: 1.
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