Description
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will award up to seven cooperative agreements to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) or qualified community organizations to develop dementia‑capable Community Health Worker (CHW) programs across the National Aging Network. The goal is to embed CHWs in community‑based aging services to improve dementia screening, referrals, evidence‑based interventions, and overall quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Funding per award ranges from $200,000 to $250,000, with total estimated funding of $1.75 million. Projects are expected to start July 1 2027 and run for approximately one year.
• 7 cooperative agreements anticipated, each $200‑$250 k.
• Target applicants: Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) or entities partnered with an AAA; foreign entities ineligible.
• Scope: recruit, train, and integrate CHWs; develop dementia‑focused screening and referral pathways; deliver evidence‑based interventions; reduce care barriers.
• Deliverables include a detailed implementation plan, performance metrics, and final evaluation report.
• Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement (grant‑type).
Attached files
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