National Policy Development Center for Preparing Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities for Employment

The Center will expand upon the work of ODEP’s youth policy team’s efforts including the previously funded youth technical assistance center, the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Y).

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Independent School District • Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education • Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized) • Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) • Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization • Public/Indian Housing • Nonprofit Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) Status • Private Institution of Higher Education • Hispanic-serving Institution • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) • Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible applicants must be consortia made up of a minimum of three (3) and any combination of the above entities. Among the consortia partners, there must be demonstrated experience and expertise in conducting research and policy analysis; developing viable policy solutions, developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with national and state level organizations focused on transition-age youth; disseminating information using a variety of methods appropriately tailored to audiences; effectively engaging youth and young adults in leadership roles influencing the work of the organization; and delivering training on issues related to increasing employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Consortia partners must bring different transition expertise either by representing a specific stakeholder group (i.e., policymakers, educators, families, and youth) and/or a different system (e.g., juvenile justice, mental health, education, workforce development, etc.). There must be a member of the consortium designated as the lead grant recipient responsible for overall grant management and serving as the fiscal agent. All applications must clearly identify the lead grant recipient as well as all other members of the consortium and specify what expertise each member brings to the consortium.

Charese Moore Grants Management Specialist moore.charese@dol.gov