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Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Program is sponsored by Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. This program from the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is accepting proposals for projects that align with their Five-Year State Plan, supporting advocacy, inclusion, and systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Washingto…
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) | WADDC Current & Emerging Activities Notice of Funding Opportunity: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Self‑Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) is a statewide, self‑advocate–led program supported by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) and included in the Council’s drafted 2027–2031 State Plan under Goal 1, Objective 1. 1.
SAIL helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build leadership skills, speak up about issues that matter, and take part in Washington’s public policy process.
SAIL members set their own priorities and direction, while the Council, the contracted grantee, and SAIL’s leadership team work together to strengthen the program, expand opportunities for advocacy, and support future growth as the DDC's new State Plan takes effect on October 1, 2026.
We invite potential applicants to register for a WEBs account, which is the WA State Solicitation Management System, and to access/download the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through WEBS. The NOFO is also available as a PDF linked below, however we encourage potential applicants to register for a WEBs account prior to submitting a proposal.
Proposals due: August 25th, 2026, at 4:59pm Pacific Time The DDC will be hosting a Pre-bid Conference on 7/21/2026 at 3:30p to 4:30pm on Zoom to answer any questions you may have about the program. You are welcome to email questions in advance to kevin. vargas@ddc.
wa. gov and they will be added to the queue. Join the pre-bid Conference: https://wastatecommerce.
zoom. us/j/83676588852? pwd=72cNVePbqzRIHJGRW6gNBn2QvMA8sX.
1 View the notice on the Department of Commerce website: https://www. commerce. wa.
gov/funding/funding-opportunity-accepting-proposals-for-self-advocates-in-leadership-sail/ View the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as a PDF View the Pre-Bid Conference Q&A Summary Register for a WEBS Account to submit a proposal Public Policy Updates for August 2026 Developmental Disabilities Council receives 2026 statewide Team of the Year Award Notice of Funding Opportunity: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) October 2026 Quarterly Council Meeting Email: info@ddc.
wa. gov Toll Free: 1 (800) 634-4473 Fax: (360) 586-2424 Main reception: (360) 586-3560
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Proposals are accepted from organizations working to support advocacy, inclusion, and systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Washington state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $108,000 per year for two years, with opportunity for extension. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Program is funded by Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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