Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative
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- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- Closes
- Estimated March 14, 2027
- Award ceiling
- $2,000,000
- Award floor
- $2,000,000
- Program funding
- $2,000,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- No
- Award type
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 93.631
Program funding history
Net obligations of grants and cooperative agreements under Assistance Listing 93.631 across FY2025 to FY2027: new awards plus amendments and cuts to earlier ones, from public federal spending records.
- Awarded in FY2025
- $7M
- Awarded in FY2026
- $0
- Awarded in FY2027 (to date)
- not yet reported
- Awards with activity in FY2025 to FY2027
- 11
Top recipients: National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, Oregon Health & Science University, University of Mass at Boston, University of Kansas Center for Research Inc, Regents of the University of Minnesota
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
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.
Who can apply
- State governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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.
How to apply
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