Lifespan Respite Care Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.072
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 144 $117,214,335 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Lifespan Respite
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 75-0142-0-1-506
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) funds the Lifespan Respite Care Program (CFDA 93.072) to develop and expand state systems delivering temporary relief and related supports to family caregivers of children and adults across all ages, disabilities, and chronic conditions, with the most recent grant award issued on September 30, 2025.
The program has maintained steady activity since its 2009 inception, with 144 total awards and $117.2 million in combined federal dollars obligated. Recent award cadence shows variability—eight awards in 2025, eight in 2023, twelve in 2021, but only one in 2024—suggesting cyclical funding cycles. ACL continues to issue solicitations regularly; two active opportunities posted in 2026 seek state applications for both new and re-establishing states and program enhancement grants due in 2026 and 2027, and a separate competition for a national technical assistance center due July 27, 2026.
Funded activities center on building coordinated statewide respite systems that include direct respite care services, recruitment and training of respite workers and volunteers, caregiver information and access assistance, and workforce development. Recent state awards reflect this scope: Tennessee received $400,000 to strengthen statewide coordination and expand access; Oklahoma received $800,000 to launch an online respite registry, train providers, and offer respite vouchers; New York received $800,000 to expand respite service options and develop regional caregiver wellness centers; and the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin received $1.25 million to advance national respite provider training and retention strategies.
The portfolio is dominated by Cooperative Agreements, which account for 99 percent of awards (142 agreements) with only two Project Grants. All 144 awards come from ACL, making funding concentration monolithic. Award magnitudes range from under $300,000 to $5.2 million, with recent state enhancement grants clustering between $400,000 and $2.5 million over three to four-year periods. The program has demonstrated longevity with active grants extending through 2027 and 2028.
Objective and description
- Objective
To expand and enhance respite care services to family caregivers; improve the statewide dissemination and coordination of respite care; and to provide, supplement, or improve access and quality of respite care services to family caregivers, thereby r
- Description
Funds are used to develop, or enhance, lifespan respite care at the state and local levels; provide respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults; train and recruit respite care workers and volunteers; provide information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and assist caregivers in gaining access to respite and support services.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
Funds shall be used for the development and enhancement of lifespan respite care at the State and local levels; the provision of respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults with special needs; training and recruiting of respite care workers and volunteers; the provision of information to caregivers about available respite and support services; and assistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services. Funds may also be used for training programs for family caregivers to assist family caregivers in making informed decisions about respite care services; other services essential to the provision of respite care as may be specified by ACL; or training and education for new caregivers. Funds may also be used to establish a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care. Matching funds are required. Funds may not be used to supplant other Federal, State, or local funds available for respite care services.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grants may be made for a period not to exceed 5 years.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Competitive. Details for evaluating applications are published as part of the program announcement. Major emphases are: (1) Systems Advancement; (2) Partnership Development/Stakeholder Engagement; (3) Service Provision; (4) level of effort; (5) involvement of community-based organizations in planning and implementation activities; and (6) projects that benefit disadvantaged groups, including low-income, minority and limited English speaking populations.
- Award procedure
Notification of Award will be issued to the grantee.
- Time to approval or disapproval
As specified in each program announcement posted on www.grants.gov and http://www.acl.gov
- Renewals
As outlined in the program announcement.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 144 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma Dept Of Human Services | $8,772,022 | 7% |
| 2 | State Of Montana Department Of Health And Human Services | $7,027,295 | 6% |
| 3 | Nevada Department Of Health And Human Services | $6,604,037 | 6% |
| 4 | North Carolina Department Of Health & Human Services | $6,292,823 | 5% |
| 5 | Alabama Department Of Senior Services | $6,281,451 | 5% |
| 6 | New York State Office For The Aging | $6,220,109 | 5% |
| 7 | State Of Wisconsin Department Of Health Services | $6,124,852 | 5% |
| 8 | Tennessee Commission On Aging And Disability | $5,600,552 | 5% |
| 9 | Families & Communities Rising, Inc. | $5,580,902 | 5% |
| 10 | Department Of Human Services Colorado | $5,391,640 | 5% |
10 of 48 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3,127,738 |
| FY2025 | $13,718,587 |
| FY2024 | $14,793,862 |
| FY2023 | $24,063,980 |
| FY2022 | $17,796,491 |
| FY2021 | $6,863,993 |
| FY2020 | $6,705,380 |
| FY2019 | $3,745,063 |
| FY2018 | $3,983,464 |
| FY2017 | $3,097,537 |
| FY2016 | $3,246,187 |
| FY2015 | $2,290,507 |
| FY2014 | $2,272,999 |
| FY2013 | $2,284,079 |
| FY2012 | $2,425,012 |
| FY2011 | $2,252,000 |
| FY2010 | $2,254,078 |
| FY2009 | $2,293,378 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.072?
Assistance Listing 93.072 is Lifespan Respite Care Program, a federal grant program run by Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for Lifespan Respite Care Program?
Its CFDA number is 93.072: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.072 awarded?
144 grant awards under 93.072 have obligated $117,214,335 in federal funds to 48 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.072?
The recipients obligated the most under Lifespan Respite Care Program are Oklahoma Dept Of Human Services ($8,772,022), State Of Montana Department Of Health And Human Services ($7,027,295) and Nevada Department Of Health And Human Services ($6,604,037).
How much did 93.072 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 93.072 obligated $13,718,587 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 93.072?
1 listed opportunity under 93.072 is open or forecasted. The latest, Lifespan Respite Care Program: State Grants, was posted on September 25, 2026.
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