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 the Department For Aging And Rehabilitative Services (DARS) $10.913 million on October 1, 2025, under the National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E program (CFDA 93.052), a formula grant supporting family caregiver services across Virginia through September 30, 2027.

DARS, Virginia's State Agency on Aging, administers this allocation to provide multifaceted systems of support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers, including information about available services, assistance in accessing services, individual counseling and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services to complement care provided by caregivers. The agency distributes funds to designated sub-state level organizations, primarily Area Agencies on Aging, community rehabilitation providers, and nonprofit organizations, ensuring statewide service delivery across Virginia's counties and municipalities.

This is a formula grant—states are entitled to these awards by statute and receive funds through a statutory formula allocation. DARS submits a multi-year state plan subject to annual revision. The award carries standard HHS audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, and financial records must be maintained for three years after expenditure report submission and five years after final disposition of non-expendable property.