Simpler Grants.gov #355864

Grant Opportunity for Economic Mobility Projects for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living seeks proposals to advance economic mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) program. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Scope of Services: - Programmatic services to support economic security, mobility, employment, and education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Activities may include: - Supporting youth transitions to adulthood - Funding employment and post-secondary education opportunities - Providing assistive technology to help meet employment goals - Policy advocacy, leadership development, and resource creation - Performance Measures: - Focus on policy changes, leadership development, increased knowledge of supports, and improved access to data resources - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $1,875,000 - Up to five awards, each ranging from $300,000 to $375,000 - Eligibility: - Only eligible nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations may apply - Foreign entities are not eligible - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement

Description

This funding opportunity supports projects under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act aimed at achieving economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Projects may focus on aiding transition youth, funding employment and post-secondary education opportunities, and assisting with assistive technology to meet employment goals. The projects aim to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funded projects will work toward specific performance measures related to policy changes, leadership roles, knowledge of supports, and data resource access.

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