Formula Grant 2501UTOAFC

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living awarded a $2,097,915 Formula Grant to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services on October 1, 2024 under the National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E (CFDA 93.052) program. This two-year grant will provide comprehensive support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers in Utah, including information dissemination, counseling, training, respite care, and supplemental assistance. The grant aims to help caregivers maintain the health and well-being of care recipients while addressing their own personal and professional needs, with a focus on supporting those caring for individuals with early-onset dementia and adults with disabilities. As the primary state-level recipient, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services will sub-award portions of the funding to local Area Agencies on Aging, non-profit organizations, and other community partners to deliver these critical caregiver support services across the state.