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"Service Access & Equity (SAE) Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Service Access & Equity (SAE) Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Developmental Services. Provides funding to community-based organizations and regional centers to reduce disparities and increase access to developmental services in California.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations and regional centers in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was November 17, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Service Access & Equity (SAE) Grant Program is funded by California Department of Developmental Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Home and Community-Based Services Programs is a grant from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that funds innovative, community-based strategies to improve access to services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented communities. The 2025 Service Access and Equity (SAE) Grant Program uses statewide survey data to identify barriers to service access and address unmet needs across all 21 regional centers. Eligible applicants are organizations providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in California. Award amounts vary; contact DDS or the relevant regional center for current grant cycles.
Service Access & Equity Grant Program is a grant from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that funds regional centers and community-based organizations implementing strategies to reduce disparities and increase equity in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from diverse backgrounds. Established by Assembly Bill X2 1 in 2016, the program awards $11 million annually to support projects ensuring that individuals from all cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds have equal access to regional center services. Eligible applicants are community-based organizations and regional centers in California. Award amounts vary by project scope. An independent evaluation by Georgetown University found positive outcomes from 2018–2020 funded projects. Contact SAEgrantprogram@dds.ca.gov for current funding cycles and application guidance.
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