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Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents is sponsored by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). These grants 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.
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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community groups in all 21 regional centers in California, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly in underserved communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents is funded by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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