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Find similar grantsCommunity Integration (Social Rec) Grants is sponsored by California Department of Developmental Services. Funds projects that enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs for families, children, and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in underserved communities.
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Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants : CA Department of Developmental Services Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants In 2021, American Rescue Plan Act provided the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) $12. 5 million for Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Rec Grants).
Grants will fund projects that enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs for families, children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in underserved communities.
Social Rec Grants Infographics: English | Spanish Letter to Regional Centers Attachment A – Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents Guidelines *Updated 10/26/22 Attachment B – RC Funding Allocation Attachment C – Letter of Intent (Information & Application) *Updated 04/06/23 Attachment D – Grant Budget Form *Updated 11/7/22 Attachment E – Regional Center Grant Proposal Request Form *Updated 10/24/22 Attachment F – Restoration of Camping, Social Recreation & Other Services Attachment G – Project Types and Standard Outcome Measures *Updated 02/27/23 Attachment H – Enhanced Integration Grants Definition of Terms *Updated 10/24/22 Attachment I – Regional Center Directory *Updated 1/3/23 Attachment J – Map of Regional Center System DDS is awarding more than $ 8 million to community groups in all 21 regional centers to increase social recreation opportunities for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantees will implement a variety of projects that will provide services in more than 21 languages. The grants seek to focus on communities with limited access to resources and the grant structure encourages recipients to continue serving those with disabilities long after the grant funds are expended.
Social Rec Grant Awards – August 24, 2023 List of Awarded Grants – October 05, 2023 Webinars: Review of 2022 Social Rec Grant Guidelines November 15, 2022 – Webinar for Organizations Interested in Social Rec Grants 11-15-2022 Presentation (38 pg. PDF) 11-15-2022 Recording (1 hr run time) November 1, 2022 – Grant Guidelines Review for Regional Center Staff #2 11-01-2022 Presentation (33 pg.
PDF) 11-01-2022 Recording (48:37 run time) October 19, 2022 – Grant Guidelines Review for Regional Center Staff 10-19-2022 Presentation (33 pg. PDF) 10-19-2022 Recording (46:10 run time) Last modified: June 18, 2025 Sacramento, CA 94244-2020 Early Start BabyLine Referrals Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229) Email: earlystart@dds. ca.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Grant Application is sponsored by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C assists states in operating a comprehensive statewide program of early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to three years of age) with disabilities, developmental delays, or at risk of developing di…
Home and Community-Based Services Programs is a grant from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that funds innovative, community-based strategies to improve access to services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented communities. The 2025 Service Access and Equity (SAE) Grant Program uses statewide survey data to identify barriers to service access and address unmet needs across all 21 regional centers. Eligible applicants are organizations providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in California. Award amounts vary; contact DDS or the relevant regional center for current grant cycles.
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