Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative
UpcomingAdministration for Community Living · Opportunity number HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016 · Forecast
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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.
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $2,000,000 |
| Award ceiling | $2,000,000 |
| Category | Income Security and Social Services |
| Assistance listing | 93.631 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Administration for Community Living. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.