Simpler Grants.gov #93.631

Funding for Projects of National Significance Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living seeks proposals for Projects of National Significance (PNS) under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Focused on national policy and program development for individuals with developmental disabilities - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services to support inclusion, self-determination, and community participation for individuals with developmental disabilities - Activities include policy development, advocacy, training, creation and dissemination of policy products - Performance measures: number of policies changed, advocacy participation, trainings implemented, policy products created/disseminated - Eligible Applicants: - Public and state institutions of higher education - Independent school districts - State, county, city, and tribal governments - Nonprofit organizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must address topics such as equity, transportation, and health - Emphasis on supporting national and state policies that promote independence and inclusion - No specific OEMs or commercial products required; this is a grant for programmatic activities - Estimated Funding: - Total estimated funding: $3,750,000 - Individual awards: $350,000 to $400,000 each

Description

The Administration for Community Living plans to fund one 3-year cooperative agreement to develop sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan. The project must include individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organizations, self-advocacy organizations, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), families, and others in their support system. It aims to address the needs of approximately five million people in the US with speech disabilities, including those with I/DD, who use or could benefit from AAC. The goal is to create a community where AAC users can share experiences, increase knowledge, and promote independence and inclusion.

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