Deadline: 7-May-23
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is inviting applications for the Centers for Independent Living Competition – American Samoa to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living.
At a minimum, centers funded by the program are required to provide the following core services:
- Information and referral;
- Independent Living skills training;
- Peer counseling;
- Individual and systems advocacy; and
- Services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life.
Objectives
- The objectives are:
- to impove lifespan respite infrastructure;
- to improve the provision of information and awareness about respite service;
- to streamline access to respite services through the Delaware ADRC;
- to increase availability of respite services.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $159,762
- Award Ceiling: $159,762
- Award Floor: $159,762
- Per Budget Period Length of Project Period: 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods
Outcomes
- Anticipated outcomes include:
- families and caregivers of all ages and disabilities will have greater options for choosing a respite provider;
- providers will demonstrate increased ability to provide specialized respite care;
- families will have streamlined access to information and satisfaction with respite services;
- respite care will be provided using a variety of existing funding sources and
- a sustainability plan will be developed to support the project in the future. The expected products are marketing and outreach materials, caregiver training, respite worker training, a Respite Online searchable database, two new Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC), an annual Respite Summit, a respite voucher program and 24/7 telephone information and referral services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility: Domestic private non-profit entities including, Indian tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith- based organizations, LGBT, and community-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to 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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.