The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative – Dementia Capability in Indian Country is a forecasted funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program supports the development of dementia-capable home and community-based services (HCBS) specifically within Native American communities. It is designed to help tribal governments and organizations create or expand systems of care that allow individuals living with dementia and their caregivers to remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. This opportunity aligns with ACL’s broader goals to support elder services and person-centered care in culturally appropriate ways.

The program provides cooperative agreements to federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and consortiums representing federally recognized tribes. Two application tracks are available: Option A for tribes and entities that have previously received ADPI grants, who will propose expanding existing programs; and Option B for new applicants to the ADPI program, who will propose initiatives that enhance their existing service systems by incorporating dementia care and services.

Applicants must be currently responsible for providing HCBS within tribal communities. This includes tribes, tribal organizations, or consortiums already active in elder care. Foreign entities are ineligible. Successful proposals must show tribal leadership support and demonstrate the authority and capacity to implement the proposed services. Applications should focus on building strengths-based, culturally relevant, person-centered systems of dementia care.

The anticipated total program funding is $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging between $200,000 and $300,000. Up to seven awards are expected to be granted. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, although the exact matching ratio is not specified in the forecast.

The forecast indicates that the notice of funding opportunity is expected to post on April 14, 2025. Applications will be due by June 16, 2025. The estimated award and project start date is August 1, 2025, with each award covering a 36-month period. The opportunity is not offered on a rolling basis but appears to be recurring based on previous ADPI cycles. The archive date for this opportunity is August 1, 2029.

For questions regarding this funding opportunity, the designated contact is Erin Long. She can be reached at 202-795-7389 or via email at erin.long@acl.hhs.gov. Additional information will be available on the ACL website once the NOFO is posted.