Warm wishes for the new year! We’re kicking off 2026 with some exciting updates, funding opportunities and timely resources to support the vital work happening in communities across the nation.

Requests for Proposals Now Open

We are now accepting proposals for the 2026-2027 C3 cohort. Organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to develop and scale innovative, volunteer-driven nonmedical assistance programs that support family caregivers, older adults and adults with disabilities.

Successful applications will be awarded 18-month grants ranging from $30,000 to $200,000 to support local programs that help individuals remain independent, reduce caregiver burden and strengthen community-based support systems.

Key Dates

• Applications due: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
• Grant period: May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027

Learn more about the RFP from the informational webinar recording.

Listen to “The Cost of Care: Funding Options for Long Term Needs” Podcast Episode

Caregiving can be deeply rewarding, but it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that may lead to burnout. Tune in to this podcast episode from the American Society on Aging that focuses on how caregivers and those who support them can better understand caregiver needs, spot warning signs of burnout and prioritize well-being alongside caregiving responsibilities. Listeners will hear practical approaches for reducing stress, maintaining balance and using available resources to support caregivers over time.

Better Caregiving for All Webinar Series

The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, with support from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation, hosts Better Caregiving for All, a monthly virtual webinar series focused on expanding access to dementia caregiver education.

Each session is offered live on Zoom and available on demand, with content centered on the experiences and needs of communities often overlooked in traditional caregiver training. Through perspectives from local experts and caregivers with lived experience, the series shares practical and effective dementia care.

Grantee Spotlight: Catholic Charities of Hawaii

Catholic Charities of Hawaii was recently featured in the Hawaii Catholic Herald for its volunteer recruitment efforts supporting older adults and individuals in need. This featured flyer highlights opportunities for volunteers to make a meaningful difference through service and community connection.