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Grant Funding for Projects Protecting Rights of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living seeks grant applications for 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; this is a grant for programmatic services - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services focused on: - Policy advocacy - Leadership development - Training - Creation and dissemination of resources - Increasing access to supports and data resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion - Performance measures include policy changes, leadership development, and increased knowledge/access to supports - Eligible applicants: educational institutions (public/private), government entities (county, state, tribal, city, township, special district), and nonprofit organizations - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Total program funding: $1,875,000; individual awards: $300,000–$375,000

Description

This funding opportunity supports projects under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act focusing on protecting rights and preventing abuse for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The projects aim to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for these individuals. Funded projects will work toward performance measures including policy changes, leadership roles, knowledge of supports, and data resource access. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The total program funding is $1,875,000 with expected awards ranging from $300,000 to $375,000.

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