The overall purpose of this Request for Application (RFA) is to enable community-based respite programs to develop or improve the delivery of person-centered dementia care with a focus on innovation, collaboration, outcomes, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability. 

Eligibility:  Local respite providers and organizations with existing programs or those prepared to launch a new respite program. Organizations providing services to underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Domestic public or private for-profit or non-profit entities, including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and higher education institutions. Other organization types will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• Currently providing, or prepared to provide, dementia-related respite services
• Ability to identify a specific staff member in leadership to actively and fully participate in all aspects of this initiative
• Ability to attend and participate in all learning and support activities
• Commitment to abiding by all terms and conditions set out in the program award
• Ability to contribute the required match, equal to not less than 25% of the individual organization’s total award