FY2026 (oafc) older americans act title III - family caregivers - older americans act title III - family caregivers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $2,253,752 to the State of Alaska Department of Health on October 1, 2025, under the National Family Caregiver Support program (CFDA 93.052, Title III, Part E of the Older Americans Act). The award funds multifaceted systems of support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers across Alaska, including information and assistance to caregivers in accessing available services, individual counseling and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services to complement care provided by caregivers. Performance runs through September 30, 2027.

The State of Alaska Department of Health acts as the prime recipient and pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of the grant to designated area agencies on aging and community-based organizations. Sub-recipients as of July 2026 include Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc. (doing business as Kodiak Senior Center), Tanana Chiefs Conference (a tribally owned Alaska Native non-profit serving 37 federally recognized tribes across interior Alaska), Nikiski Senior Citizens Inc., Alaska Legal Services Corporation, and Palmer Senior Citizens Center Inc. Each sub-recipient delivers National Family Caregiver Support services within their respective service areas.

This is a formula grant awarded by statute to the state, which distributes funds through an approved intrastate funding formula to designated sub-state level organizations. The award obligated $2,253,752 with place of performance statewide across Alaska.