Funder: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Due Dates: July 30, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $375,000 per award; Cooperative Agreement funding type
Summary: Supports projects that improve economic mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, education, assistive technology, and policy advocacy.
Key Information: Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
Description
This grant opportunity is part of the Projects of National Significance (PNS) under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. It aims to fund projects that enhance economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The focus areas include:
- Assisting youth with I/DD in transition to adulthood.
- Supporting employment and post-secondary education opportunities.
- Providing assistive technology devices to help meet employment goals.
- Promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, and full community integration and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Supporting the development and reinforcement of national and state policies that improve the lives of people with I/DD, with involvement from families, guardians, advocates, and communities.
Projects funded under this announcement will work toward specific performance measures related to policy changes, leadership development, knowledge of supports, and data resource utilization. These include:
- Number of policies changed and advocacy activities conducted.
- Leadership roles and training for people with I/DD and their families.
- Increased knowledge of supports to achieve desired life outcomes.
- Creation and dissemination of data resources.
Due Dates
- Application due date: July 30, 2025
Funding Amount
- Typical award amount: Up to $375,000 per project.
- Funding type: Cooperative Agreement.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
Application Process
Details on the application process are typically provided on the funder's website. Applicants should prepare proposals that clearly address the grant’s focus areas and performance measures, demonstrating how their project will improve economic mobility and community inclusion for individuals with I/DD.
Additional Information
- This grant supports projects that create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to contribute fully to community life.
- Emphasis is placed on policy advocacy, leadership development, and increasing knowledge and access to supports.
- Assistive technology and education/employment supports are key components.
- Collaboration with families, guardians, advocates, and communities is encouraged.
External Links
Contact Information
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|
| Email | aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov |
| Phone | (202) 401-4634 |
| Address | 330 C St SW, Washington, DC 20201, United States |