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Grant Funding for Health Equity Projects for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to fund projects advancing health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Purpose and Scope: - Funding for Projects of National Significance (PNS) under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act - Focus on health equity, self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for individuals with ID/DD and their families - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic activities such as policy advocacy, leadership development, resource creation, and data dissemination - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers requested - Eligibility and Funding: - Eligible applicants: higher education institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations - Estimated award per project: $300,000 to $375,000 - Total program funding: $1,875,000 - Expected number of awards: 5 - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on policy change, leadership training, and development of resources for the ID/DD community - Performance measures include policy impact, leadership outcomes, and dissemination of data resources

Description

This funding opportunity supports projects under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, focusing on health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The projects aim to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for these individuals, and to support the development of policies at national and state levels. Performance measures include policy changes, leadership development, increased knowledge of supports, and data resource dissemination. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, various government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The estimated award range is $300,000 to $375,000 per project, with a total program funding of $1,875,000 and an expected five awards.

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