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Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). This program assists States in developing a comprehensive and coordinated system of services and activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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(State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Protection and Advocacy Systems) HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL) Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants: To enable individuals with developmental disabilities to become independent, productive, integrated and included into their communities.
Funding under these programs is to assist States in the development of a plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services and other activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to their maximum potential, and to support a system which protects the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants: To enable individuals with developmental disabilities to become independent, productive, integrated and included into their communities.
Funding under these programs is to assist States in the development of a plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services and other activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to their maximum potential, and to support a system which protects the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - NA Disabled and Handicapped Services Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C 15021-15045. , Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C 15021-15045. , Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 US Code 15021-15045 _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.
gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** Costs will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR 75. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states) State grant agencies are the designated State agencies of the respective States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa.
Under the basic developmental disabilities program, the designated State agency must not provide or pay for services to individuals with developmental disabilities, unless it has held such designation on the date of the enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994, and the Governor of the State (or the legislature, where appropriate and in accordance with State law) determines prior to June 30, 1994, not to change the designation of such agency.
The State can only receive funding under the basic developmental disabilities program if it is also participating in the protection and advocacy program.
The agency designated to implement the State system under the protection and advocacy program cannot provide or pay for services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and that agency must have authority to obtain access to records of individuals with developmental disabilities. Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled), Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility.
To be eligible for a grant, an agency must be designated to administer the program on behalf of the State. The Basic Program benefits individuals with developmental disabilities through systems change. The Protection and Advocacy system benefits individuals with developmental disabilities.
Developmental disability is defined here as a severe chronic disability of an individual that is attributable to mental, physical, or a combination of impairments, is manifested before age 22, that is likely to continue indefinitely, that results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities (self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency), and that reflects an individual's lifelong need for services.
Infants and children from birth to age 9, inclusive, are included if they have a developmental delay or condition with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.
Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants: (1) Allotments under the basic developmental disabilities formula grant program may be used by States for priority area and other activities, including administrative costs, to build capacity, to refocus existing services, and to advocate to better meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The designated State agency in each State receives, accounts for and disburses funds, and provides for required assurances and other administrative support services on behalf of the State Developmental Disabilities Council, which carries out the priority area activity and other activities under an approved five year State Plan.
This plan and corresponding budget is developed and administered by the State Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal funds may be expended for up to half the cost of the functions of the designated State agency under this program, but may not exceed five percent of a State's allotment or $50,000, whichever is less.
(2) Allotments under the protection and advocacy program may be used to assist States in supporting a system which will have authority to pursue legal and other remedies to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities within the State. Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O.
12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Formula awards are processed through a payment management system to the State.
Automatic, under approved application. Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR, Part 16.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: **Progress/Performance Reports :**An annual program performance for the Protection and Advocacy and Basic Support grant programs are required.
, Frequency: Annually Additional audit requirements: In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year.
Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200. 503. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.
500, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. Except as noted in 45 CFR Part 75.
500. , Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if all findings have not been resolved. Retention Period: 3 Years Statutory Formula: Title I Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Chapter n/a Part n/a Subpart n/a Public Law 106-402 n/a Description: Match is only for the Councils.
No match is required for Protection and Advocacy allotments. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA):
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States (State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Protection and Advocacy Systems). Nonprofits may be sub-recipients or partners with state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $610,779,943 (Total Assistance, FY 2008 to Present). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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