Milton & Phyllis Berg Family Respite Care Grants

The Milton & Phyllis Berg Family Respite Care Grants, offered by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, support member organizations in providing respite care scholarships to families affected by Alzheimer's. This initiative enhances the quality of life for both individuals and caregivers by promoting social engagement and offering essential breaks for caregivers. Grants are awarded biannually in memory of Barry E. Berg's parents, who faced Alzheimer's and caregiving challenges.

The Milton & Phyllis Berg Respite Care Grants are awarded to AFA member organizations to help provide respite care scholarships to families in need. Studies have shown that respite care can help improve quality of life for both the individual living with Alzheimer’s and family caregivers by providing social engagement and cognitive stimulation for the individual, and affording a much-needed time-out for the caregiver. Grants are awarded twice a year.
The grants are awarded in memory of the deceased parents of Barry E. Berg, a former longtime member of AFA’s board of trustees. Both of Mr. Berg’s parents passed away in 2009: his mother, Phyllis, had Alzheimer’s disease, and his father, Milton, was a devoted caregiver.

Eligibility

Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to:

• Supplies and equipment.Capacity building.Administrative expenses.Staff training.
• You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Expenses include:
Costs that do not support or benefit the program, or are not necessary in carrying out the program.Salaried positions created solely for the purpose of program/project.Membership fees.Costs or expenses incurred outside the grant period.Expend grant funds not in accordance with the budget submitted, approved, and included as part of the submitted application