Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance

 

To provide for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for projects of national significance that create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and 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, promote the self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.

Active 93.631 Administration For Community Living (Acl), Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Title I, Section 161, Public Law 106-402, 42 USC 15081-15083 U.S.C 15081-15083., Title I, Section 161, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C. 15081-15083 In general, any State, local, public or private nonprofit organization or agency may apply. In general, any State, local, public or private nonprofit organization or agency may apply. Proof of community need and consistency with developmental disabilities State Plans. Proof of nonprofit status. Compliance with statutes, regulations, and approval of State agency and DHHS/ACF Regional Offices. Costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 75 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Forms and instructions for project grants are available from HHS Central Office and the appropriate DHHS-ACF Regional Office. Forms and instructions for projects of national significance grants are available at www.grants.gov. One signed original and two copies of the grant application are required, including all attachments, and must be submitted to the address specified in the application kit. Three additional copies would be useful to facilitate processing. In addition, concurrently, one (1) copy of the application should be submitted to the applicant's DD State Council and two (2) copies to the appropriate State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for review and comment as per Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." (Addresses for State Developmental Disabilities Councils and SPOCs are included in the application kit.) The application must be signed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency and to assume for the agency the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award including the regulations for the Projects of National Significance Grants Program. Applications are reviewed and recommendations made by the Central Office, Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Successful applicants are notified through the issuance of a Financial Assistance Award which sets forth in writing the amount of funds granted, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of the grant award, the effective date of the award, the budget period for which support is given and the total grantee participation. The initial award, when applicable, also specifies the project period for which support is contemplated. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Varies, from 60 to 180 days according to the type of program being requested. Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR 16. Not applicable. No application can be approved unless it shows/provides evidence of its non-profit status. Project's proposed design is complete and feasible, and includes measurable objectives and an evaluation component. Project does not supplant activities that are funded under other Federal programs. Competing grant applications will be reviewed and evaluated against criteria that are specified in each published funding opportunity announcement. PNS Uses and Restrictions: Project grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements are approved for personnel, equipment, travel, supplies, etc. Duplicative Federal assistance is precluded. Uses include: (1) Family support activities; (2) Projects that educate policy makers; (3) projects that conduct data collection and analysis; (4) projects that provide technical assistance for developing information and referral systems; (5) Federal interagency initiatives; (6) technical assistance to self-advocacy organizations of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; (7) projects that enhance opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds; (8) projects that address the needs of aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities; (9) projects concerning the transition of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities from school to work and to adult life; and (10) other projects of national significance. Funds are not awarded solely for direct service delivery, construction, or for the continuation or expansion of existing projects, but rather for projects which are considered innovative and likely to have significant national impact. Performance Reports: Performance monitoring includes review of reports and site visits as required. 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 must be maintained for 3 years. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Matching requirements are specified in each published funding opportunity announcement.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Project periods for grants are specified in each published funding opportunity announcement. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services; 330 C Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Allison Cruz
330 C St, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201 US
Allison.Cruz@acl.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 795-7334 http://www.acl.gov/Programs/AIDD/Index.aspx 75-0142-0-1-506 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$13,000,000.00; FY 23 FY 24 FY 20$12,250,000.00; FY 21 est $12,250,000.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 17$10,000,000.00; FY 18 est $12,000,000.00; FY 16$10,000,000.00; - (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22 FY 23 est $7,184,981.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available - Not applicable/available. Regulations are published in Chapter XIII of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1387. Not applicable.