ACL Awards More Than $12 Million to Strengthen State Respite Systems
ACL is announcing 10 new state grants totaling $12,657,503 over three years under its Lifespan Respite Care Program to strengthen services, expand partnerships, and reduce barriers to respite care. The program supports family caregivers of all ages, disabilities, and health conditions.
Respite care provides caregivers with a much-needed break, helping protect their health and well-being. These new grants will strengthen state respite systems and help ensure that caregivers and families have better access to high-quality, sustainable caregiving support.
FY 2026 Award Recipients
- Colorado Department of Human Services
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
- New York State Office for the Aging
- North Dakota Department of Human Services
- Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
States must develop or advance respite care at the state and local levels, train and recruit respite care workers and volunteers, provide respite services, share information about available services, and help caregivers access them. In addition, states may offer training programs for family caregivers, including new caregivers, to help them make informed decisions about respite care. States may also provide other essential services needed to support the delivery of respite care.
For questions about the awards or the program, contact Emily.Anozie@acl.hhs.gov.
See Notice of Funding Opportunity: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-LRLI-0053, “Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants,” posted June 22, 2026. The Lifespan Respite Care Program, authorized under the Lifespan Respite Care Act, supports states in developing, enhancing, and coordinating accessible, community-based respite care systems for caregivers.
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