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University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service is a grant from the Administration for Community Living that funds universities to serve as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) carrying out four core functions: interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services and technical assistance, research, and information dissemination.
The program makes five-year grants to up to two new UCEDD designees in FY 2026. Eligible applicants are universities or associated public/nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations. Awards range from $629,042 to $1,258,084.
The deadline for FY 2026 applications is May 4, 2026.
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Opportunity Listing - University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service Agency: Administration for Community Living Assistance Listings: 93. 632 -- University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service Last Updated: February 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov AoD's Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forecasts the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funds to make five-year grants to up to two entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD).
These grantees carry out four core functions: (1) interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students; (2) community services, including training, technical assistance, and/or demonstration and model activities; (3) research; and (4) dissemination of information.
UCEDDs are interdisciplinary education, research and public service units of universities, or public or not-for-profit entities associated with universities that implement the four core functions addressing, directly or indirectly, one or more of the areas of emphasis (e.g., quality assurance, education and early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation and other services available or offered to individuals in a community, including formal and informal community supports, that affect their quality of life).
Funds made available under this proposed funding opportunity will be used to pay for the Federal share of the cost of the administration and operation of programs.
Section 151(a) of the DD Act of 2000 states that appropriations authorized under section 156(a)(1) of the DD Act shall be used to make five-year grants to entities in each State designated as a UCEDD to carry out the four core functions of interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, research and information dissemination.
Entities eligible to apply for funds under this funding opportunity announcement are the grantees which were awarded in FY 2021. 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 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-2026-ACL-AOD-DDUC-0022 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: Current grantees awarded in FY 2021, universities or associated public/not-for-profit entities; faith-based and community organizations meeting requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $629,042 - $1,258,084 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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