Division of Aging General Information and Announcements

Project C.A.R.E. Host Agency Application (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty)
Host Agency Application FY 25-27

Questions Due: April 10, 2024 by 4:00 pm
Applications Due: May 1, 2024 by 4:00pm
Anticipated Notice of Award: May 10, 2024 
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Award Details: 6 awards available, anticipated funding range $100,000-$120,000
Email questions and application to: Laura Jane Ward-Strunin at  laura.j.ward@dhhs.nc.gov 

NC Division of Aging is seeking applications to execute the delivery of the state-funded Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) program to family caregivers and care partners of individuals living with Alzheimer's and related dementia (ADRD) serving all 100 North Carolina counties. Project C.A.R.E. utilizes the family consultant model to provide 1) information and referral services, 2) individualized care consultation, 3) respite care, and 4) education, training and community awareness. Partnerships with the North Carolina Area Agencies on Aging and similar community-based organizations enhances the delivery of services and supports to family caregivers.

Project C.A.R.E. Host Agency Application
Project C.A.R.E. Host Agency Information Packet
Project C.A.R.E. Host Agency Budget Proposal 

Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) 
Fiduciary Agent Application FY 25-27 

Questions Due: March 13, 2024 by 4:00 pm
Applications Due: April 1, 2024 by 4:00pm
Anticipated Notice of Award: April 10, 2024 
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Award Details: 1 award available, anticipated funding range $275,000 - $300,000
Email questions and application to: Laura Jane Ward-Strunin at  laura.j.ward@dhhs.nc.gov 

The North Carolina Division of Aging is seeking a fiduciary agent to execute the delivery of the respite voucher payments for the state-funded Project C.A.R.E. (a program serving unpaid family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias). Project C.A.R.E. uses the family consultant model to provide 1) information and referral services, 2) individualized care consultation, 3) respite care, and 4) education, training, and community awareness. Partnerships with the North Carolina Area Agencies on Aging and similar community-based organizations enhance the delivery of services and supports to family caregivers.
Eligible caregivers receive respite vouchers valued at $500 each. The fiduciary agent will be responsible for verifying appropriate reimbursement documentation and systematically processing voucher reimbursement payments to caregivers in a manner that is accurate, timely, and transparent to the Division of Aging's Project C.A.R.E. director and the regionally based family consultants.

Please access the application and additional information below:
RFA Project C.A.R.E. Fiduciary Agent Application 
RFA Fiduciary Agent FY25

Changes to Adult Day Services Fund

Public Comments are now open regarding the proposed changes. Please see the proposed rule and accompanying information related to the changes under the DOCUMENTS Section of this notice. For additional information, you may contact Misty Piekaar McWilliams via email at Misty.Piekaar@dhhs.nc.gov  or by phone at (919) 855-4980.