Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants

 

Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants: To enable individuals with developmental disabilities to become independent, productive, integrated and included into their communities. Funding under these programs is to assist States in the development of a plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services and other activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to their maximum potential, and to support a system which protects the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.630
Federal Agency/Office
Administration For Community Living (Acl), Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C 15021-15045. , Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C 15021-15045., Title I, Section 121, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C. 15021-15045
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
State grant agencies are the designated State agencies of the respective States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa. Under the basic developmental disabilities program, the designated State agency must not provide or pay for services to individuals with developmental disabilities, unless it has held such designation on the date of the enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994, and the Governor of the State (or the legislature, where appropriate and in accordance with State law) determines prior to June 30, 1994, not to change the designation of such agency. The State can only receive funding under the basic developmental disabilities program if it is also participating in the protection and advocacy program. The agency designated to implement the State system under the protection and advocacy program cannot provide or pay for services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and that agency must have authority to obtain access to records of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
To be eligible for a grant, an agency must be designated to administer the program on behalf of the State. The Basic Program benefits individuals with developmental disabilities through systems change. The Protection and Advocacy system benefits individuals with developmental disabilities. Developmental disability is defined here as a severe chronic disability of an individual that is attributable to mental, physical, or a combination of impairments, is manifested before age 22, that is likely to continue indefinitely, that results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities (self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency), and that reflects an individual's lifelong need for services. Infants and children from birth to age 9, inclusive, are included if they have a developmental delay or condition with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR 75. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Basic Support: Requests for allotments are submitted in the form of a State plan, which must be submitted not less than every 5 years, and must address all of the requirements of the Statute. Protection and Advocacy: Application is made by the State's submission of a description of the Protection and Advocacy system in the State and appropriate assurances as required by law, and by annual submission statement on the goals and priorities.
Award Procedure
Formula awards are processed through a payment management system to the State.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
None.
Appeals
Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR, Part 16.
Renewals
Automatic, under approved application.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants: (1) Allotments under the basic developmental disabilities formula grant program may be used by States for priority area and other activities, including administrative costs, to build capacity, to refocus existing services, and to advocate to better meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. The designated State agency in each State receives, accounts for and disburses funds, and provides for required assurances and other administrative support services on behalf of the State Developmental Disabilities Council, which carries out the priority area activity and other activities under an approved five year State Plan. This plan and corresponding budget is developed and administered by the State Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal funds may be expended for up to half the cost of the functions of the designated State agency under this program, but may not exceed five percent of a State's allotment or $50,000, whichever is less. (2) Allotments under the protection and advocacy program may be used to assist States in supporting a system which will have authority to pursue legal and other remedies to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities within the State.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance monitoring is performed by grantees receiving technical assistance through on-site compliance reviews.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.500, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. Except as noted in 45 CFR Part 75.500.
Records
Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if all findings have not been resolved.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Title I Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Public Law 106-402

Matching is voluntary. 25%. Match is only for the Councils. No match is required for Protection and Advocacy allotments.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funds provided under allotments must be obligated by states by the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which appropriations were received. Such obligation must be liquidated by the end of the following fiscal year. Payments are made through Electronic Transfer System or, when such is not practicable, on basis of payment requests from the State to meet current needs. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the Regional Administrator, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for list of addresses.)
Headquarters Office
Ophelia McLain
330 C Street, SW, Suite 1122
Washington, DC 20201 US
Ophelia.mclain@acl.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 795-7401
Website Address
http://acl.gov/Programs/AIDD/Index.aspx
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 20$78,000,000.00; FY 21 est $79,000,000.00; FY 22 est $88,480,000.00; FY 19$75,921,000.00; FY 17$110,939,608.00; FY 18 est $116,734,000.00; FY 16$110,916,393.00; - (Formula Grants) SCDD FY 20 $78,000,000.00; FY 21 79,000,000 and FY 22 est 88,480,000; PADD FY 20 $40,784,000.00; FY 21 $41,784,000.00; est FY 22 $46,798,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
(Formula Grants) SCDD FY 20 est $78,000,000.00; FY 21 79,000,000 and FY 22 est 88,480,000; PADD FY 20 $40,784,000.00; FY 21 $41,784,000.00; est FY 22 $46,798,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 74 and 92, Grant Administrative Requirements; and Program Regulations in Chapter XIII of Title 45 of the Code of Regulations, Parts 1385 and 1386.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.