Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capability in Indian Country

The Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capability in Indian Country is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Community Living within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is part of the broader ADPI effort, which seeks to improve systems of care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The initiative specifically focuses on strengthening dementia-capable home and community-based service systems within tribal communities, reflecting a targeted federal effort to address disparities in access to culturally appropriate dementia care among Native American populations. The purpose of this cooperative agreement program is to support federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and consortiums in developing and implementing sustainable systems that provide comprehensive, strengths-based services for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The program emphasizes maintaining independence, safety, and community integration for affected individuals. Funded activities are expected to enhance existing service systems or expand upon prior ADPI-funded work, depending on the applicant’s experience level. Two distinct application tracks are included: one for entities with previous ADPI funding that aim to build upon prior work, and another for new applicants seeking to establish or enhance dementia-capable systems. Funding under this opportunity is structured as cooperative agreements, indicating substantial involvement from the federal agency in program implementation. The total estimated program funding is 1,500,000 dollars, with approximately six awards anticipated. Individual awards are expected to range from 200,000 to 300,000 dollars. The project period is 36 months, during which recipients will implement proposed activities to strengthen dementia care infrastructure in their communities. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, though specific matching ratios or amounts are not detailed in the available information. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and consortiums representing such tribes. Applicants must already be responsible for and actively providing home and community-based services within tribal communities. Proposals must demonstrate tribal leadership support and the authority to carry out the proposed activities. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. The program requires applicants to tailor their proposals to either expand existing dementia programs or introduce new dementia-capable services within their service systems. The application process is expected to open around mid-May 2026, with an estimated submission deadline of July 15, 2026. There are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent indicated in the forecast. Applicants will likely need to submit a full proposal detailing program design, implementation strategies, and expected outcomes, although specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice. Awards are anticipated to be made by the end of August 2026, with project activities beginning September 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the forecast, but responsive applications are expected to demonstrate clear plans for enhancing dementia-capable systems, alignment with program goals, and evidence of organizational capacity. The Administration for Community Living will likely prioritize proposals that demonstrate strong community integration, cultural competence, and sustainability. For further information, applicants may contact the program representative via email at aoa.oaa@acl.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-401-4634. This opportunity is presented as a forecasted notice, meaning details may be updated upon official release. It does not indicate a recurring funding cycle, and therefore applicants should treat this as a single-cycle opportunity unless additional guidance is provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity. The structured timeline and defined award period suggest a competitive, time-bound process aimed at rapidly expanding dementia care capacity in Indian Country.