Community Aging in Place – Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) initiative

Community Aging in Place – Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) initiative is sponsored by New York State Department of Health. This initiative aims to implement and manage the CAPABLE program in communities, focusing on improving the lives of older adults. This aligns with Health and Human Services' broader goals of supporting vulnerable populations and promoting well-being.

Request for Applications Now Available- Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) - Home Care Association of NYS Request for Applications Now Available- Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) The Situation Report | March 3, 2025 The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Office of Aging and Long Term Care has issued the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program, which aims to improve the health and functioning of older adults with low income, enabling them to age in place safely and independently.

This RFA is seeking applications from qualified organizations to implement and manage the CAPABLE initiative within their communities. This grant opportunity will fully fund CAPABLE implementation and delivery across four New York State regions.

The intention is to include four (4) sites in the Capital District Region, three (3) sites in the Central New York Region, nine (9) sites in the Metropolitan Area Region, and four (4) sites in the Western Region.

An anticipated annual award of $315,000 per site will be provided for up to three years beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 contingent upon the availability of state funds and approval of the Office of the State Comptroller. CAPABLE is an evidence-based program that combines nursing, occupational therapy, and handy worker services to help older adults live independently in their home environments.

By addressing the home environment and personal health, CAPABLE has been shown to improve the functionality of participants and reduce healthcare costs. Moreover, the program has been tested in numerous small and large trials showing a benefit toward better functioning, decreased hospitalizations, and decreased nursing home admissions.

CAPABLE involves up to ten in-home sessions over five (5) months between the participant and a CAPABLE team comprised of a Registered Nurse (RN), Occupational Therapist (OT), and handy worker. The RN and the OT receive individualized training in motivational interviewing and person-centered care. They follow a specialty-specific outline to perform assessments, provide education, and encourage interactive problem-solving skills.

For more information on the CAPABLE program model visit: https://capablenationalcenter. org/ .

Minimum Qualifications of Eligible Organizations Applicant must be prequalified in the New York State Statewide Financial System (SFS0, if not exempt, on the date and time applications in response to the RFA will be due; Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, or a for-profit organization, either of which provides or arranges services for aging individuals with a functional need for assistance or chronic health conditions.

Applicants eligible to apply for funding may include but are not limited to Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs), regionally governed health systems, or Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs); Applicant must be authorized to do business in New York State.

If the Applicant is located outside of New York State, they must have a brick-and-mortar location in New York State; and Applicants will be required to submit an Eligibility Requirement Attestation in their application. Questions are due March 6, 2025 . Applications are due April 8, 2025 by 4 PM .

HCANYS will be submitting several questions for clarification on the types of entities eligible to apply for the RFA that are not Certified Home Health Agencies or AAAs, as well as how services provided under CAPABLE may intersect with additional service needs of the participant. We will provide updates when the Q&As are released.

If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this opportunity, please contact Celisia Street at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Primary contact: NYS Dept. of Health Center for Aging and Long Term Care Policy and Finance Initiatives Office of Aging and Long Term Care Amy Hegener, Bureau Director 1 Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12210 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.