Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative
HHS-ACL Forecasted HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016Description
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.
Eligibility
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.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $2,000,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $2,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $2,000,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 1
Key Dates
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- Closes
- N/A
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Administration for Community Living
- Agency Code
- HHS-ACL
- Funding Instrument
- Other