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Community Innovation Projects – The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities 1 (609) 292-3745 1 (800) 792-8858 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM Facebook page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window X page opens in new window NJCDD Program & Activities Community Building Awards Legislative Disability Caucus Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Eye on Advocacy E-Newsletter People & Families Magazine Legislative Disability Caucus Safety in Licensed Residences Family Guides & Handbooks Statewide Meeting Archives Legislative Disability Caucus Family Guides & Handbooks Statewide Meeting Archives Health & Safety White Paper Community Innovation Projects Certifications & Assurances Leadership Training Support Fund Division of Developmental Disabilities Resources Eye on Advocacy E-Newsletter People & Families Magazine Common Ground NJ Special Ed Community Innovation Projects Community Innovation Projects The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities’ Community Innovation Projects (CIP) encourage new and innovative activity designed to bring about meaningful local change.
Funding up to $10,000 for 12 months is available. The primary goal of Council-funded activities is to produce short and/or long-term system change. We need ideas that can be shared and replicated.
Grant funds support short-term projects of up to 12 months. Bidders can request up to $10,000. To apply, download the Community Innovation Project Letter of Intent and email it to (grants@njcdd.
org). Our review team will let you know if your concept aligns with our vision. We look forward to collaborating with you.
Be related to the Council’s 5-Year Plan. Click here to read the 5-Year Plan . Focus on advocacy, local capacity building, systems change, social change, equal access, community competence, or education of families and self-advocates.
Create and strengthen relationships with local associations and groups. Position people with developmental disabilities and/or their family members as active and engaged participants who influence the work and participate directly. Have a plan for sharing successful practices.
Reflect the values, preferences, languages, and cultures of the communities they engage. An innovative approach to a An activity that addresses a systemic problem that is being overlooked, O R; An innovative project or pilot project related to the 5-Year plan that demonstrates a best practice.
Direct services (i.e. respite care, camps, travel programs, after school programs) UNLESS that direct service is needed for a proposed activity, (i.e., on-site respite care while parents are being trained; travel program to Trenton for self-advocates to learn about advocacy); OR, the direct service will be provided in an innovative way that meets the criteria above. Services that other public agencies are/or should be funding.
Durable equipment (computers, cards, etc.) or reprinting materials. Projects that will serve and/or support a single and/or limited disability population. Community Innovation Project grantees may be asked to help replicate a new or promising practice.
They must comply with all state and federal assurances and reporting requirements.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, community groups, and other entities serving individuals with developmental disabilities in New Jersey. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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