Opportunity Listing - Projects of National Significance

Projects of National Significance

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Assistance Listings: 93.631 -- Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance

Last Updated: July 30, 2021

Description

These projects will be funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. They will focus on a range of topics (e.g., equity, transportation, health). The purpose of the projects will be to "create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to directly and fully contribute to, and participate in, all facets of community life; and support the development of national and State policies that reinforce and promote, with the support of families, guardians, advocates, and communities, of individuals with...

developmental disabilities, the self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life of such individuals." All PNS-funded projects will work toward one or more of the following performance measures: Outcome Measure 1: Number of policies changed to improve the experience of people with ID/DD and their families Output Measure 1.1: Number of people who participated in policy advocacy activities Output Measure 1.2: Number of trainings about policy implemented Output Measure 1.3: Number of policy products created Output Measure 1.4: Number of times policy products were shared

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts

Government

City or township governments
County governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
State governments

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Additional information

SEC. 162. of the DD Act of 2000 states that "The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to carry out activities described in section 161(2)." Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Grantor contact information

Description

Email

Government Email

thom.campbell@acl.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

May 13, 2022

Estimated Application Due Date:

July 15, 2022

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 15, 2022

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2022

Fiscal Year:

2022

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$3,750,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$350,000

Award Minimum

$400,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2022-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0048

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Income security and social services

Category Explanation:

History

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Forecast posted date:

July 29, 2021

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