Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #HHS-2023-ACL-AOD-DNSA-0029
Grant for Projects Protecting Rights of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Buyer
Administration for Community Living
Posted
August 01, 2022
Respond By
April 28, 2023
Identifier
HHS-2023-ACL-AOD-DNSA-0029
NAICS
813311, 813319, 624310
This opportunity invites applications for a federal grant supporting projects that protect the rights and prevent abuse of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a programmatic grant rather than a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic grant funding for projects focused on: - Policy advocacy and development - Leadership development for individuals with developmental disabilities - Increasing knowledge of available supports - Improving access to data resources - No part numbers or physical product quantities are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must create opportunities for full community participation and support policy development promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion - Outcome measures include policy changes, leadership development, and increased access to supports and data - Eligible applicants: government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations - Single award expected, with funding between $300,000 and $1,000,000 - Place of Performance: - Administration for Community Living (federal office)
Description
This project will be funded under the Projects of National Significance within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The focus is on protecting rights and preventing abuse for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The project aims to create opportunities for these individuals to fully participate in community life and support policies that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion. Funded projects will work toward specific outcome measures related to policy changes, leadership roles, knowledge of supports, and data resource access.