Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0012
The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Developing Dementia-Capable Community Health Worker Programs in the National Aging Network is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) aimed at expanding the dementia-capable workforce within the National Aging Network. The central idea is to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers by integrating and strengthening Community Health Worker (CHW) roles in aging and community-based service systems. CHWs are positioned as trusted, community-rooted workers who help improve health conditions in communities that experience disproportionate levels of disease, disability, and premature death, and this program emphasizes tailoring those roles to be specifically “dementia-capable.”
This initiative focuses on improving dementia-capable home and community-based services, meaning supports that help individuals with dementia remain in their homes and communities as safely and successfully as possible, while also addressing caregiver needs. ACL’s intent is not only to expand service capacity, but also to reduce practical and structural barriers that prevent families from accessing dementia-related supports. A stated priority of the program is to strengthen relationships and service reach in rural and underserved communities, where gaps in care, workforce shortages, transportation challenges, and limited access to specialized dementia resources can be especially pronounced.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement beyond what is seen in a standard grant, such as ongoing collaboration, technical assistance expectations, or active program oversight. The opportunity is listed under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services and carries CFDA number 93.470. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0012, and the application closing date is July 30, 2025 (original closing date). ACL anticipates making approximately 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per award.
Eligibility is limited to entities designated to plan and coordinate networks of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, services, and supports at the local level. This includes Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and any state that has been designated a single planning and service area under section 305(a)(1)(E) of Title III of the OAA and is functioning as an AAA. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible to apply for or receive funding under this announcement. Overall, the opportunity is designed to help aging-network organizations build and operationalize dementia-capable CHW models that improve access, navigation, and support for individuals with dementia and the people who care for them, particularly in communities that have historically been harder to reach.Apply for HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0012
- 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) - Developing Dementia-Capable Community Health Worker Programs in the National Aging Network" 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 2025-06-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-07-30. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Developing Dementia-Capable Community Health Worker Programs in the National Aging Network is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is focused on expanding and strengthening dementia-capable Community Health Worker (CHW) roles within the National Aging Network to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to expand the dementia-capable workforce in aging and community-based service systems by integrating and strengthening CHW roles. The intention is to improve support for individuals living with dementia and for caregivers through better access, navigation, and community-based assistance.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What does it mean that this is part of ADPI?
ADPI refers to the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative. In this specific opportunity, ADPI funding is aimed at developing dementia-capable Community Health Worker programs within the National Aging Network.
What are Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the context of this program?
CHWs are described as trusted, community-rooted workers who help improve health conditions in communities that experience disproportionate levels of disease, disability, and premature death. This opportunity emphasizes tailoring CHW roles so they are specifically "dementia-capable" within aging and community-based service systems.
What does "dementia-capable" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "dementia-capable" refers to strengthening roles and services so they better meet the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers, including improving access to dementia-related supports and helping individuals remain in their homes and communities safely and successfully.
What types of services or supports is the initiative trying to improve?
The initiative focuses on improving dementia-capable home and community-based services, meaning supports that help individuals with dementia remain in their homes and communities as safely and successfully as possible, while also addressing caregiver needs.
Is caregiver support included in the purpose of the funding?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly states a focus on addressing caregiver needs, alongside supporting individuals living with dementia.
What barriers is ACL trying to reduce through this program?
ACL’s stated intent includes reducing practical and structural barriers that prevent families from accessing dementia-related supports.
Does the program prioritize any specific communities?
Yes. A stated priority is strengthening relationships and service reach in rural and underserved communities, where gaps in care, workforce shortages, transportation challenges, and limited access to specialized dementia resources may be especially pronounced.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement, and why does it matter?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement beyond what is seen in a standard grant. The description notes that this may include ongoing collaboration, technical assistance expectations, or active program oversight.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.470.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0012.
When is the application due?
The application closing date is July 30, 2025 (original closing date).
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
ACL anticipates making approximately 12 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities designated to plan and coordinate networks of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, services, and supports at the local level. This includes Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and any state that has been designated a single planning and service area under section 305(a)(1)(E) of Title III of the OAA and is functioning as an AAA.
Are states eligible to apply?
States may be eligible only if the state has been designated a single planning and service area under section 305(a)(1)(E) of Title III of the OAA and is functioning as an Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible to apply for or receive funding under this announcement.
What is meant by the "National Aging Network" in this opportunity?
The opportunity situates this work within the National Aging Network and specifically targets organizations that plan and coordinate OAA programs and services at the local level (such as AAAs). The intent is to strengthen dementia-capable capacity within these aging-network systems.
What kinds of outcomes is this funding designed to support?
The opportunity is designed to help aging-network organizations build and operationalize dementia-capable CHW models that improve access, navigation, and support for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, particularly in communities that have historically been harder to reach.
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