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Projects of National Significance is a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that funds health equity initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Projects focus on ensuring health equity, supporting self-determination, promoting independence and community inclusion, and developing national and state policies that advance the rights of people with developmental disabilities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and small businesses. Annual awards range from $400,000 to $480,000 for specific project types.
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Opportunity Listing - Projects of National Significance: Health Equity Projects of National Significance: Health Equity Agency: Administration for Community Living Assistance Listings: 93. 631 -- Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance Last Updated: July 18, 2023 View version history on Grants.
gov The projects will be funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. This projects will focus on ensuring heath equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilties and their families.
Overall, these projects will create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to directly and fully contribute to, and participate in, all facets of community life; and support the development of national and State policies that reinforce and promote, with the support of families, guardians, advocates,...
and communities, of individuals with developmental disabilities, the self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life of such individuals. Projects funded under this announcement will work toward one or more of the following performance measures:Outcome Measure 1: Number of policies changed to improve the experience of people with ID/DD and their families • Output Measure 1.
1: Number of people who participated in policy advocacy activities • Output Measure 1. 2: Number of trainings about policy implemented • Output Measure 1. 3: Number of policy products created • Output Measure 1.
4: Number of times policy products were sharedOutcome Measure 2: Number of people with ID/DD and their families who report new or increased leadership roles • Output Measure 2. 1: Number of tools and resources created related to leadership by people with I/DD and their families • Output Measure 2. 2: Number of tools and resources shared related to leadership by people with I/DD and their families • Output Measure 2.
3: Percent of people with I/DD and their families who reported learning new leadership skills • Output Measure 2. 4: Number of people with I/DD and their family members who train or mentor others as leaders or advocatesOutcome Measure 3: Percent of people with ID/DD and their families who reported increased knowledge of supports needed to help them achieve the life they want • Output Measure 3.
1: Number of trainings held to increase knowledge of supports available to help achieve a desired life • Output Measure 3. 2: Number of resources created to increase knowledge of supports available to help individuals achieve the life they want • Output Measure 3.
3: Number of resources shared to increase knowledge of supports available to help individuals achieve the life they wantOutcome Measure 4: Number of data resources accessed• Output Measure 4. 1: Number of data resources created • Output Measure 4.
2: Number of activities to disseminate data Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Public and Indian housing authorities Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Grantor contact information larissa. crossen@acl.
hhs. gov larissa. crossen@acl.
hhs. gov No documents are currently available. Link to additional information https://acl.
gov/grants/open-opportunities Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start Date : Funding opportunity number : HHS-2024-ACL-AOD-DNHC-0024 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Income security and social services
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: ACL awards grants primarily to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (e.g., $400,000 - $480,000 annually for specific projects) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network is sponsored by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program funds 10 grants, one within each of the 10 HHS regions, as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Applicants must propose a program of training, technical assistance, outreach, and research that leads to improved understanding by stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. Grants will have a 36-month project period.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Offers grants to states and territories to fund services that assist family and informal caregivers in caring for older adults at home, including information, assistance, counseling, support groups, and respite care.
National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The purpose of the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center is to provide leadership, expert guidance, and resources to promote the value of and increase access to evidence-based self-management programs.