Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA ADPI 0002
The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State and Community Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) that uses 36-month cooperative agreements to help build, expand, and strengthen dementia-capable home and community-based services (HCBS) systems. The overall goal is to make sure people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), along with their caregivers, can access high-quality, person-centered supports that help them remain independent and safe while living in their communities. This single Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) offers two distinct paths for applicants, one for states (Option A) and one for communities (Option B), and it explicitly limits participation so that an entity cannot apply under both options and cannot hold more than one ADPI grant at a time.
Option A, Grants to States, is aimed at governmental entities in states and territories that are formally designated as the state agency responsible for dementia capability and that can demonstrate working relationships across state agencies to build and sustain a dementia-capable HCBS system. This option requires states to pursue two core objectives. First, the state must create, expand, and sustain a dementia-capable statewide HCBS system that includes Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door (SEP/NWD) access, meaning people with dementia and their family caregivers can find and enter the system more easily without getting bounced between disconnected programs. Second, the state must ensure access to a comprehensive and sustainable set of quality, dementia-capable HCBS, including innovative services targeted to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Eligibility for Option A is limited to states and territories that do not currently have an active ACL ADPI state dementia-capability grant. While all states without an active grant may apply, ACL indicates a priority preference in final selections for states that have not benefited from ADSSP grants since before 2014.
Option B, Grants to Communities, is designed for private and/or public community-based organizations (CBOs) operating within an existing dementia-capable HCBS system and able to clearly explain where the system has service gaps and how the applicant will strengthen it. The focus under Option B is narrower and requires applicants to address all three specified gap areas affecting people living with or at high risk of ADRD and their caregivers. Those gaps are: (1) delivering effective supportive services for individuals with ADRD who live alone in the community, (2) improving the quality and effectiveness of programs and services for people aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have ADRD or are at high risk of developing it, and (3) providing behavioral symptom management training and expert consultations for family caregivers. Like Option A, Option B is only available to organizations that do not have an active ADPI grant, and priority consideration may be given after review to CBOs that have not benefited from ADI-SSS and ADPI grant programs since before 2014. Foreign entities cannot apply or receive awards, but faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is listed as HHS 2026 ACL AOA ADPI 0002 under Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 93.470, within the Income Security and Social Services activity category. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means recipients should expect substantial federal involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. Eligible applicant types include a wide range of public entities and nonprofits, such as state, county, and local governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). The NOFO anticipates about 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The opportunity was created on 2026-06-22 and lists an original closing date of 2026-07-22.Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA ADPI 0002
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State and Community Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.470.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State and Community Grant Program
What is the ADPI - State and Community Grant Program?
The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State and Community Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It provides 36-month cooperative agreements to help build, expand, and strengthen dementia-capable home and community-based services (HCBS) systems so people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), and their caregivers, can access high-quality, person-centered supports that help them remain independent and safe in their communities.
Who is the federal sponsor for this opportunity?
The federal sponsor is the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What is the assistance listing number (CFDA) for this program?
The program is listed under Assistance Listing 93.470.
What is the opportunity number or identifier for this NOFO?
This opportunity is listed as HHS 2026 ACL AOA ADPI 0002.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally means recipients should expect substantial federal involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant.
How long is the project period?
The program uses 36-month cooperative agreements, which indicates a three-year project period.
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
The NOFO anticipates about 12 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
When was this opportunity created and when does it close?
The opportunity was created on 2026-06-22 and lists an original closing date of 2026-07-22.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to ensure people living with ADRD and their caregivers can access high-quality, person-centered supports through dementia-capable HCBS systems, helping individuals remain independent and safe while living in their communities.
What are the two application paths offered in this single NOFO?
This single NOFO offers two distinct options: Option A (Grants to States) and Option B (Grants to Communities).
Can an applicant apply under both Option A and Option B?
No. The NOFO explicitly limits participation so that an entity cannot apply under both options.
Can an organization hold more than one ADPI grant at a time?
No. The NOFO states that an entity cannot hold more than one ADPI grant at a time.
What is Option A (Grants to States) designed to support?
Option A is aimed at governmental entities in states and territories that are formally designated as the state agency responsible for dementia capability and that can demonstrate working relationships across state agencies to build and sustain a dementia-capable HCBS system.
Who is eligible to apply under Option A?
Eligibility for Option A is limited to states and territories that do not currently have an active ACL ADPI state dementia-capability grant, and that are formally designated as the state agency responsible for dementia capability.
What are the required core objectives under Option A?
States applying under Option A must pursue two core objectives: (1) create, expand, and sustain a dementia-capable statewide HCBS system that includes Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door (SEP/NWD) access; and (2) ensure access to a comprehensive and sustainable set of quality, dementia-capable HCBS, including innovative services targeted to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
What does Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door (SEP/NWD) mean in this NOFO?
SEP/NWD access means people with dementia and their family caregivers can find and enter the system more easily, without getting bounced between disconnected programs.
Is there any stated selection preference for Option A applicants?
Yes. While all states without an active grant may apply, ACL indicates a priority preference in final selections for states that have not benefited from ADSSP grants since before 2014.
What is Option B (Grants to Communities) designed to support?
Option B is designed for private and/or public community-based organizations (CBOs) operating within an existing dementia-capable HCBS system. Applicants must be able to clearly explain where the system has service gaps and how the applicant will strengthen it.
Who is eligible to apply under Option B?
Option B is available to private and/or public community-based organizations (CBOs) that operate within an existing dementia-capable HCBS system and do not have an active ADPI grant.
What service gaps must Option B applicants address?
Option B requires applicants to address all three specified gap areas affecting people living with or at high risk of ADRD and their caregivers: (1) delivering effective supportive services for individuals with ADRD who live alone in the community; (2) improving the quality and effectiveness of programs and services for people aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have ADRD or are at high risk of developing it; and (3) providing behavioral symptom management training and expert consultations for family caregivers.
Do Option B applicants need to address all three gap areas or can they choose one?
They must address all three specified gap areas under Option B.
Is there any stated selection preference for Option B applicants?
Yes. Priority consideration may be given after review to CBOs that have not benefited from ADI-SSS and ADPI grant programs since before 2014.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements.
Can foreign entities apply or receive awards?
No. Foreign entities cannot apply or receive awards.
What types of applicant organizations are listed as eligible (generally)?
The NOFO lists a wide range of eligible applicant types, including state, county, and local governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education).
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is within the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
What is the key restriction related to current ADPI funding status?
Both Option A and Option B are only available to applicants that do not have an active ADPI grant, and the NOFO also limits entities to holding no more than one ADPI grant at a time.
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