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HCBS Innovation Pilot Grants is sponsored by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). This program provides grants to develop innovative pilot projects aligned with Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) goals for current HCBS waivers (18, 19, 20, 21, and 29).
The goal is to develop effective services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and similar conditions, with successful pilots potentially integrated into a new waiver program.
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HCBS Innovation Pilot Grants | Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Resources for Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston Office of Aging and Disability Services Office of Aging and Disability Services → HCBS Innovation Pilot Grants Evergreen Client Data System Notice of Privacy Practices HCBS Innovation Pilot Grants The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is providing the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Innovation Pilot Grants program to provide grants of up to $500,000 to programs to support development of pilot projects in alignment with HCBS goals for current HCBS waivers 18, 19, 20, 21, and 29.
The goal of the grant program is to develop innovative services that can be demonstrated through pilots and evaluated to identify those that are effective. The services piloted through this program may be incorporated into to the A Path for ME HCBS Lifespan Project , a new waiver being planned for launch in 2025. See below for information on the project timeline and the RFA.
Partnering with the National Disability Institute OADS is partnering with the National Disability Institute (NDI) to support the awardees in the pursuit of quality outcomes and project support.
NDI will: Act as a fiscal agent to distribute the funds and monitor grant activity; Provide technical assistance to awardees as needed to support skill development, including subject matter experts’ experience and insight; and Support individual project evaluation as well as provide overall project evaluation and final reporting.
Innovation Summit: "A Path for ME" The 2025 Innovation Summit: "A Path for ME" , was held on May 19 & 20, 2025 , at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in downtown Portland, Maine. This state and national-level conference showcased innovations in delivery of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism as well as those with conditions such as cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, or other similar conditions.
Showcased local and national-level innovations and new thinking Explored how to manage change Featured a tech expo so attendees could see, try out, and learn about new technologies and resources. View the recordings and presentation material from the conference here. Innovation Grants Webinar Series - Summer 2023 The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) offered three webinars during the summer of 2023.
The webinars explained the 19 projects awarded to 14 provider awardees. The sessions were organized by three groupings by type of project – Technology, Employment and Training and Community Inclusion.
Meeting Presentation Videos June 27, 2023: Technology Presentation Slides (PDF) Presentation Video (YouTube) Waypoint Neighborhood Network July 18, 2023: Employment and Training Presentation Slides (PDF) Presentation Video (YouTube) MaineHealth Benefits Counseling MaineHealth Employment Liaison SKILLS Inc. Pre-Employment Woodfords Family Services August 14, 2023: Community Inclusion Presentation Slides (PDF) Presentation Video (YouTube) Living Innovations Shared Living Conclude projects and final evaluation: September-March 2025 Please send us your questions, comments, or feedback to: Innovation.
HCBS. DHHS@maine. gov “A Path for ME” Lifespan Project DHHS Awards Second Round of Grants for Innovative Projects Supporting People with Disabilities DHHS Awards First Round of Grants for Innovative Projects Supporting People with Disabilities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Programs supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and similar conditions, aligned with HCBS waivers. Nonprofit organizations may be eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
HCBS Innovation Pilot Grants is funded by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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