Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs

About this funding opportunity

Through the Alzheimers Disease Program Initiative (ADPI), ACL seeks to enhance workforce capacity in the National Aging Network with the inclusion of dementia-capable Community Health Workers (CHWs). CHWs work to improve conditions for health in communities with the highest rates of disease, disability, and death. ADPI supports dementia-capable home and community-based services for people living with dementia and their caregivers. As a result of this initiative, ACL seeks to strengthen relationships with rural and underserved communities and address barriers to care for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Life Sciences and Health, Education and Training, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $200K-$250K in funding, up to $250K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 03, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include entities designated to plan and coordinate a network of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, services, and supports at a local level, including Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and any State which has been designated a single planning and service area under section 305(a)(1)(E) of Title III in the OAA functioning as an AAA.

Agency

Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs is administered by Administration for Community Living (ACL), listed via Grants.gov.