Projects of National Significance: Data Collection on the Employment Status of People with Developmental Disabilities
Post Date
May 21st 2012
Application Due Date
July 20th 2012
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Funding Opportunity Number
HHS-2012-ACF-ADD-DN-0285
CFDA Number(s)
93.631
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Cooperative Agreement
Funding Activity Categories
Income Security and Social Services
Number of Awards
1
Eligibility Categories
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$350000
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Award Range:
$350000 - $350000
Grant Description
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 funds for a cooperative agreement authorized under Subtitle E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Projects of National Significance. Under this Subtitle, funds will be awarded to collect, analyze, and report on data to describe services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities. The purpose of this project is to support investigations that examine the employment status of people with developmental disabilities and related outcomes as a result of programs that support their employment. The study will assess the effectiveness of State Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) and vocational rehabilitation agencies in promoting full inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities through employment and other community activities; and assess the employment and economic status of individuals with developmental disabilities on a State and national basis.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
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Office:
Administration for Children and Families
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Agency Contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
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Agency Mailing Address:
ACF Applications Help Desk
- Agency Email Address:
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More Information:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2012-ACF-ADD-DN-0285
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