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FY27 Caregiver Support

Department On Aging

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

state

Overview

FY27 Caregiver Support

To assist Planning and Service Areas, in providing multifaceted systems of support services for: (1) Family caregivers; and (2) older relative caregivers. Services to be provided include: information to caregivers about available services; assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services; individual counseling, and caregiver training to caregivers to assist the caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles; respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities; and supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers.

Details

  • Awarding Agency: Department On Aging
  • CSFA Number: 402-03-2876
  • CSFA Popular Name: Caregiver Support
  • Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
  • Award Type: Non Competitive
  • Total Funding Available: $5,273,800.00
  • Expected Number of Awards: 13
  • Funding Sources: State
  • Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
  • Posted Date: 2026-04-02
  • Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30

Funding Source Description

Please refer to AAAL: 27AP2 dated 2/5/2026 for your allocations.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

Yes

State Award Notices

A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be sent to each successful applicant using the GATA web portal. A Uniform Grant Agreement shall be sent to the Grantee once the awarded entity has signed the NOSA. The NOSA shall include estimated project start date, as well as any programmatic and financial special conditions.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

The NOSAs shall include all necessary information regarding terms, conditions, and additional requirements of the resulting grants.

Reporting

The Grantee shall submit to the Department the Periodic Performance, Periodic Financial, and Program Performance Detail Service Reports, on the following dates:

• January 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
• April 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
• July 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The Caregiver Services report should be submitted on the following dates:

October 30, 2026, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
January 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
April 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
July 30, 2027, for activities that occurred from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Eligibility

Eligibility Type: Public

Eligible Applicants:

  • Government Organizations
  • Nonprofit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Must be a designated Area Agency on Aging

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicant Eligibility: Area Agencies on Aging within the state of Illinois.

How to Apply

Submission Timeline

  • Submission Opens: 2026-04-02
  • Submission Closes: 2026-05-01
  • Submission Timeline: One Time
  • Application Review Start / Pre-Qualification Deadline: 2026-05-15

Question Submission

Questions regarding Area Plan instructions and requirements please contact your assigned Regional Coordinator.

Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/0c7cb480-6f43-4d1a-a911-464019764ae8

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

seniorsfamily-services

Project Locations

IL

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