Transformation Grants: Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is sponsored by Inatai Foundation. This program addresses the urgent need for quality, affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the U. S. by providing funding for innovative, community-based housing solutions that focus on inclusivity and sustainability.

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. The purpose of this NOFO is to seek applications in a limited competition for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs). This NOFO invites applications to undergo peer review for research center grants designed to advance the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and is limited to IDDRCs funded under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.This NOFO seeks applications from institutions that meet the qualifications for a multidisciplinary program of IDD research that will include: 1) 3-4 total Cores that facilitate interdisciplinary and translational research in IDD and its dissemination, and that support IDD-related projects funded by other sources; and 2) at least two and no more than three specific research projects related to one of several areas identified as areas of research need in IDD. Collaborative investigations combining expertise in translational science, biomarker assessment, outcome measure development, tool validation, bioinformatics, and therapeutic development will be encouraged. Funds for the majority of outside research projects using these core facilities come from independent sources including Federal, State, and private organizations. In addition, the Center should include plans for outreach, engagement, and dissemination to the community, including persons with lived experience (PWLE) of disabilities. The duration of these Centers will be 3 years in total. Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-HD-27-012. Assistance Listing: 93.865. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HL. Award Amount: Up to $800K per award.

Kessler Foundation Community Employment Grants is a grant from Kessler Foundation that funds programs in New Jersey focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The program supports research, workforce development initiatives, and employment services that help individuals with disabilities gain meaningful employment in competitive, integrated settings. Kessler Foundation operates the Center for Employment and Disability Research and conducts ongoing employment and disability surveys to inform grant priorities. Eligible applicants are organizations in New Jersey working on disability employment, workforce development, and related health equity issues for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Communication and Public Engagement Skill Building Sessions is sponsored by Kavli Foundation. Funding for Kavli Institutes to host in-person sessions or workshops that build communication and public engagement skills within the Institute's scientific community. Support is provided for planning and hosting costs. Geographic focus: International Focus areas: Science and Society, Science Communication, Public Engagement