The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards to support the implementation of comprehensive home- and community-based supportive services, improve coordination of care, and expand opportunities for social support to maximize the health and autonomy for those experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers.
Donor Name: Maryland Department of Aging
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Funded projects will address the following strategies outlined in the Maryland State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: 2022-2026:
- Increase the availability of critical types of daily living, social, and supportive LTSS in the community such as respite care services for family caregivers that include inhome and facility-based options and respite care grants, adult daycare centers and day programs, home delivered nutrition programs, home modifications/repairs, home safety evaluations, driving evaluations, legal services and consultation, health care and long-term care insurance coverage and financial consultation, and intervention programs (e.g., social/activities/wellness/ADRD-specific). Target populations disproportionately or uniquely affected by ADRD, including racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, those living alone or who are socially isolated, people with early or young-onset ADRD, those with non-Alzheimer’s dementias (e.g., FTD, Lewy body disease, vascular, dementia), and those residing in under-served and under-resourced communities. Promote evidence-based programs and interventions specifically developed for use with ADRD populations to improve outcomes (e.g., psychosocial interventions, care management, physical activity/exercise programs, cognitive stimulation, social engagement, environmental modifications, and integrative/complementary therapies (e.g., music, dance, arts, movement, comedic improv, massage, or animal-assisted therapy).
- Enhance availability of person-centered case management and care coordination services, that include assessing and addressing the needs for PLWD and their caregivers, including family caregivers; developing meaningful goals of care; and promoting communication with health care and direct services providers. Availability of person centered case management and care coordination should be available across the stages of illness, with particular attention to promotion of aging in place and support during transitions of care. Leverage and integrate with Maryland-specific evidence-supported care coordination tools (e.g., CRISP) and programs of care (e.g., MDPCP service navigation options counseling provided by MAP, AAAs, CFL, MIND at Home care coordination), to improve coordination and outcomes.
- Expand programs that focus on collaborative models of social engagement that include both the person living with dementia and their family caregivers, such as Alzheimer’s Cafés, Sibley Memorial Club Memory, dementia friendly recreation programs, intergenerational programs, and civic engagement initiatives that encourage engagement of multiple generations and/or volunteerism throughout the State.
The Department is especially interested in projects that:
- Promote opportunities for individuals with ADRD to age within their home by coordinating long term supportive services and supporting successful maintenance of connections to local community services and resources.
- Use validated assessment tools to identify an individual’s unique needs and emphasize partnership with individuals to create a person-centered plan that addresses their needs and preferences.
- Promote evidence-based programs and interventions specifically developed for use with ADRD populations to improve outcomes.
- Integrate technology as a tool to improve access to services, assess care needs, address care needs and social isolation, create closed-loop referral processes, and create data driven processes.
- Address equitable access to services and/or target populations disproportionately or uniquely affected by ADRD, including racial/ethnic minorities and those residing in under-served and under-resourced communities.
- Create collaborative partnerships that support comprehensive care delivery and sustainability of services.
Funding Information
The total program funding available is $133,682. The Department anticipates funding up to 10 projects.
Project Period
The grant will run from the time of award (anticipated January 1, 2024) through June 30, 2024. All expenditures must be incurred by June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are non-profit organizations and Area Agencies on Aging in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
For more information, visit MDA.
