OpportunityTitle: Lifespan Respite Care Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility for state grants limited by statute to state agencies that administer the Older Americans Act, the states Medicaid Program or another state agency designated by the governor.  Further, eligible requirement stipulates this opportunity is only open to those states that have not been funded in previous years.
Description: 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;Training and recruiting of respite care workers and volunteers;The provision of information to caregivers about available respite and support services; andAssistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Policy
GrantorContactText: Greg Link &lt;br/&gt;greg.link@aoa.hhs.gov &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. Other Key Dates:  &#149; Open Information Teleconference for Applicants:  March 22 , 2012     Time: 2:00 PM Eastern  Telephone Number:  1-888-324-7504  Participant Pass Code: LIFESPAN  &#149; Letters of Intent due: April 2, 2012