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 $37.453 million to the Department of Elder Affairs Florida under the National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E program (CFDA 93.052) on October 1, 2025, for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027.

The award supports multifaceted systems of support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers caring for children 18 or younger. Services provided through the program include information to caregivers about available services, assistance to caregivers in accessing services, individual counseling and caregiver training, respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities, and supplemental services to complement family-provided care.

Performance takes place in Florida. The Department of Elder Affairs Florida administers the award through an intrastate funding formula and approved state plan, with distribution to designated area agencies on aging as sub-recipients. Twelve area agencies on aging serve as sub-recipients, each providing National Family Caregiver Support Program services across their respective regions: Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County, Alliance For Aging Inc., Area Agency On Aging For Southwest Florida Inc., Area Agency On Aging Of Central Florida Inc., Senior Connection Center Inc., Area Agency On Aging Of Palm Beach / Treasure Coast Inc., Northeast Florida Area Agency On Aging Inc., Area Agency On Aging Of Pasco-Pinellas Inc., Area Agency On Aging For North Florida Inc., Mid-Florida Area Agency On Aging Inc. (Elder Options), and Northwest Florida Area Agency On Aging Inc. All sub-awards were made effective January 1, 2026. This is a formula grant under which states are entitled to funds by statute.