Projects of National Significance

Department of Health and Human Services

Description

This grant opportunity funds Projects of National Significance to support individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in all aspects of community life. These projects, focusing on topics like equity, transportation, and health, aim to change policies at national and state levels to benefit these individuals and their families. They will track progress through various performance measures, such as the number of…

These projects will be funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. They will focus on a range of topics (e.g., equity, transportation, health). The purpose of the projects will be to "create opportunities for i…

Source

Grant ID

HHS-2022-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0048

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services

Subcategory/Subagency

Administration for Community Living

Eligibility

The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:

  • County governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
Additional Eligibility Information
SEC. 162. of the DD Act of 2000 states that "The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals  with developmental disabilities to carry out activities described in section 161(2)."   Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the…
Awards & Funding

Total Funding

$3.8M

Award Ceiling

$400,000

Award Floor

$350,000

Funding Amount

Discretionary

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