Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0027
The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capability in Indian Country funding opportunity (HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0027) is a discretionary cooperative agreement run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL). Its purpose is to help Indian Country build and strengthen dementia-capable home and community-based services (HCBS) systems so that Tribal Elders living with dementia, along with their caregivers, can remain independent and safe while continuing to live in their communities. The core idea is not simply to add a single dementia program, but to improve the overall service system so it consistently recognizes dementia-related needs and responds with appropriate, coordinated supports.
This program is specifically focused on developing and implementing dementia-capable HCBS systems that deliver quality services grounded in a strengths-based and person-centered approach. In practical terms, that means services should be designed around the individual, respect their preferences and culture, and build on existing family and community supports rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all model. A strong emphasis is placed on helping both the person living with dementia and the caregiver, recognizing that caregiver support is often essential to keeping someone safely at home.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which typically means recipients should expect active involvement from the federal program office compared to a standard grant. The project period is 36 months. The notice anticipates making about 7 awards, with an award ceiling of $300,000. The funding activity category is listed under income security and social services, and the program is associated with CFDA number 93.470.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes, as long as they are currently responsible for and actively providing HCBS in tribal communities. The opportunity is not open to foreign entities. A key expectation for a competitive application is a clear demonstration of tribal leadership support and confirmation that the applicant has the authority and operational role to carry out the proposed activities in the community.
The notice includes two application options within the same NOFO, designed to meet applicants where they are. Option A is for tribes or tribal entities that have previously received ADPI funding and want to expand or build on earlier ADPI-supported work. Option B is for tribes or tribal entities that are new to ADPI and want to enhance existing service systems by integrating dementia-specific services and practices, ultimately creating a dementia-capable system that serves Tribal Elders and caregivers more effectively.
The application deadline listed is August 25, 2025, and the opportunity was created on July 25, 2025. Overall, the grant is aimed at strengthening community-based infrastructure in Indian Country so dementia is not handled as an isolated issue, but as a core capability of the broader HCBS network supporting elders and families.Apply for HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0027
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative - Dementia Capability in Indian Country" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.470.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capability in Indian Country, listed as HHS 2025 ACL AOA ADPI 0027.
Which federal agency is offering this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to help Indian Country build and strengthen dementia-capable home and community-based services (HCBS) systems so Tribal Elders living with dementia and their caregivers can remain independent and safe while continuing to live in their communities.
What does "dementia-capable HCBS system" mean in this program?
In this NOFO, the emphasis is on improving the overall HCBS service system so it consistently recognizes dementia-related needs and responds with appropriate, coordinated supports. The idea is not just to add a single dementia program, but to embed dementia capability across the broader network of community services that support elders and families.
Is the goal to create a new standalone dementia program?
No. The core concept described in the notice is system improvement. The focus is on strengthening the overall HCBS system so dementia is handled as a core capability of the broader service network, rather than as an isolated issue.
What approach to services does the program prioritize?
The notice emphasizes quality services grounded in a strengths-based and person-centered approach. Practically, that means designing services around the individual, respecting their preferences and culture, and building on existing family and community supports rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.
Does the program include support for caregivers?
Yes. A strong emphasis is placed on helping both the person living with dementia and the caregiver, reflecting the expectation that caregiver support is often essential to keeping someone safely at home.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made as discretionary cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that recipients should expect active involvement from the federal program office compared to a standard grant.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 36 months.
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
The notice anticipates making about 7 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under income security and social services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.470.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes, as long as they are currently responsible for and actively providing HCBS in tribal communities.
Are applicants required to already be providing HCBS services?
Yes. The eligibility description specifies that applicants must be currently responsible for and actively providing HCBS in tribal communities.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. The notice includes consortiums representing federally recognized tribes as eligible, as long as they meet the requirement of being currently responsible for and actively providing HCBS in tribal communities.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to foreign entities.
What does the NOFO say about tribal leadership support?
A key expectation for a competitive application is a clear demonstration of tribal leadership support, along with confirmation that the applicant has the authority and operational role to carry out the proposed activities in the community.
Does the NOFO include different application tracks or options?
Yes. The notice includes two application options within the same NOFO, intended to meet applicants where they are.
What is Option A?
Option A is for tribes or tribal entities that have previously received ADPI funding and want to expand or build on earlier ADPI-supported work.
What is Option B?
Option B is for tribes or tribal entities that are new to ADPI and want to enhance existing service systems by integrating dementia-specific services and practices, with the goal of creating a dementia-capable system that serves Tribal Elders and caregivers more effectively.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is August 25, 2025.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2025.
Who is the intended population served by this funding?
The intended population includes Tribal Elders living with dementia and their caregivers, with the broader aim of strengthening community-based infrastructure in Indian Country.
What kinds of outcomes is this program trying to support?
Based on the purpose described, the program aims to support outcomes where Tribal Elders living with dementia can remain independent and safe while continuing to live in their communities, supported by a stronger, more coordinated HCBS system that recognizes dementia-related needs.
What is the overall strategy behind the grant?
The overall strategy is to strengthen the community-based HCBS infrastructure in Indian Country so dementia-related needs are addressed consistently through coordinated supports, using person-centered and strengths-based practices that reflect individual preferences and culture.
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