Request for Applications (RFA) #18746: Regional Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative

The New York State Department of Health, Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Long Term Care is announcing the availability of funding for the Regional Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative Request for Applications (RFA) #18746. This initiative provides support to informal caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (AD/D) and individuals living with AD/D.

This opportunity will fund eleven grantees to implement and provide a comprehensive array of support services directed toward caregivers of individuals living with AD/D in the community. This includes allocating a minimum percentage of the total award to identify, engage and provide targeted outreach and services to members of an underserved community within the region the grantee is serving.

An anticipated total annual amount of $16.5 million is available to fund up to 11 grantees, serving 11 specified geographic regions across New York State.
A full version of the RFA can be viewed at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/18746/index.htm 

Grants Gateway Link: https://grantsgateway.ny.gov/IntelliGrants_NYSGG/module/nysgg/goportal.aspx?NavItem1=2 

Letter of Interest/Intend Due: July 30, 2021

Questions Due: August 10, 20201

Questions, Answers and Updates Posted (on or about): August 31, 2021

Applications Due: October 15, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.