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Find similar grantsInspire Program is sponsored by Harris County Office of County Administration. The Inspire program provides grants to qualifying families to promote community inclusion, prevent institutionalization, and improve developmental outcomes for young children.
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Home ARPA ARPA Jobs and Education INSPIRE PROGRAM OVERVIEW Inspire will provide grants to qualifying families to promote community inclusion, prevent institutionalization, and improve developmental outcomes for young children. Progress on outcomes will be captured on several diagnostic batteries.
Inspire participants can receive up to $5,000 in financial assistance for assistive technology, learning materials, and/or services directly related to the disability, plus $1,000 for respite care (apx. 100 hours). It is estimated that 250 Harris County residents will receive a grant each year (500 unduplicated within the 24-month contract term).
Qualification for Inspire includes, being a Harris County resident between the ages of 0 – 6 years, meet low income requirement of 200% below Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines (income determination made based on parent or legally authorized representative), have a developmental delay, IDD, or pervasive developmental disorder, live in a natural/family home (excludes residential settings providing room/board, intermediate care facilities, inpatient facilities, etc.), have a need that can be met by allowable program services defined in the statement of work, not currently receiving funding or services considered duplicative to Inspire’s authorized funding/services.
KPIs for this program are currently under development, but will include metrics such as: Number of families served. Assistive technology and services provided USE OF EVIDENCE & PROGRAM EVALUATIONS Significant research indicates the benefits of access to Assistive Technology for children with disabilities, particularly related to measuring full inclusion of children with disabilities in school and community. In addition.
When used and implemented properly, assistive technology is documented to greatly enhance the learning and wellbeing of children with disabilities. Further, respite care (or family support ) has been documented to result in positive child outcomes in multiple literature reviews.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Harris County residents between the ages of 0-6 years who meet low-income requirements (200% below Federal Poverty Level guidelines), have a developmental delay, IDD, or pervasive developmental disorder, and live in a n…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 in financial assistance for assistive technology, learning materials, and/or services directly related to the disability, plus $1,000 for respite care. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Inspire Program is funded by Harris County Office of County Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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