FOUNDATION

Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
Family Respite Care Grant program

Description: The mission of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, as well as their caregivers and families, with the goal of improving quality of life. As part of this mission, AFA is accepting applications for its Family Respite Care Grant program, which is designed to help alleviate the cost of respite care for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Grants are awarded through the foundation’s fall funding cycle to AFA's nonprofit member organizations, which must use the funds to provide scholarships to clients with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and/or their families. The scholarships are intended for respite services such as social model adult day programs, in-home aides, companion care, or overnight respite at the grantee’s own organization or another organization.

Funding Available: Up to $5,000 each

Eligibility: The grants are awarded to AFA’s nonprofit member organizations, which must utilize the funds to provide scholarships to clients with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and/or their families with financial needs.

Deadline: December 1, 2016

Contact Information: See the AFA website for complete program guidelines, information about past grant recipients, an FAQ, and application instructions.