Through a grant awarded to the Alzheimer’s Association from the Administration on Community Living, the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) was established. CDRI has released a competitive request for applications from community organizations and providers offering respite services to individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Over the upcoming five years, up to $20 million in grants will be allocated. Grants are bucketed into start-up and pilot categories with awards capped at $250,000. Eligibility for application is broad, though no more than 30% of funds will be allocated to for-profit entities. The terms of the grant will require 25% of funding from the provider seeking funding and will come with reporting requirements. An optional letter of intent is due March 21; completed applications are due June 1, with awards anticipated by July 1. More information and registration for an upcoming informational webinar is available here.
