New York State Contract Reporter #2140138

New York CDD grants for cross-system collaboration pilot projects

New York State is offering small grants for pilot projects that improve how service systems coordinate support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. - Government buyer: New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD), within New York State. - Opportunity: One-year, grant-funded pilot projects addressing a specific cross-system coordination challenge; this is not a purchase of equipment or commercial products. - Funding: Applicants may request $50,000–$100,000 per project. Multiple grants may total up to $300,000, subject to funding availability. A non-federal match of at least 34% of the grant amount is required. - Expected project work: - Meaningfully involve people with developmental disabilities, family members, and relevant stakeholders. - Build partnerships across relevant systems and develop and implement practical coordination strategies, such as communication protocols, collaborative planning, training, or navigation supports. - Document activities, barriers, lessons, and promising practices, and evaluate measurable outcomes. - Period: One year; no option years are stated. This is not an annual subscription. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named.

Description

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking proposals for one-year innovative pilot grant projects to improve coordination and collaboration among systems serving people with developmental disabilities and their families. Projects should develop, test, or expand practical approaches that improve communication, shared problem-solving, and person-centered support across relevant service systems. Expected work includes engaging people with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering across systems, implementing a coordination strategy, and documenting results and lessons learned. Eligible organizations may apply for $50,000 to $100,000; multiple awards totaling up to $300,000 may be made, subject to funding availability.

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