Conference Support Funds
Conference Support Funds from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities back educational events advancing research, training, and advocacy for Georgia’s developmental disability community.
Funder: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 30 days before the event; no more than 6 months in advance)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per organization per fiscal year (Oct 1–Sep 30); one award per year.
Summary: Supports Georgia-based organizations to host conferences, meetings, or workshops advancing education, training, or advocacy in the developmental disability community.
Key Information: Funds are provided as reimbursement only; individuals and families must apply through a separate scholarship program.
Description
The Conference Support Funds program, administered by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), provides reimbursement grants to Georgia-based organizations to co-sponsor or support conferences, meetings, and workshops that advance education, training, public policy, and advocacy in the developmental disability community. The program aims to enhance opportunities for knowledge sharing and accessibility, focusing on the needs and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Georgia.
