This department is offering the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) grant program to up to 42 entities. The grants support interdisciplinary pre-service preparation, community services, research, and information dissemination to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Grantees are expected to advise policymakers and promote self-determination and community integration. The funds cover the Federal share of UCEDDs’ administration and operation costs. Applications for this grant program must be submitted by April 9, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151153
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | HHS-2012-ACF-ADD-DD-0307 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 42 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.632 — University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 23,268,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $554,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $554,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Section 151(a) of the DD Act of 2000 (Pub.L.y06-402) states that appropriations authorized under section 156(a)(1) of the DD Act shall be used to make 5-year grants to entities in each State designated as UCEDDs 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 program announcement are limited to the 42 current ADD grantees that are designated UCEDDs whose 5-year funding will end on June 30, 2012. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description:: | The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to make 5-year grants to up to 42 entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Servuce (UCEDD). These grantees carry out four core functions: (1) interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students and fellows; (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 (i.e. education, health, and employment services available or offered to individuals in a community, and formal and informal community supports) that allows a person with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination and be integrated in all facets of community living . The DD Act also requires that grantees advise federal, state, and community policymakers on developmental disability issues. Funds made available are used to pay for the Federal share of the cost of the administration and operation of programs designated as UCEDDs. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.632 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00103952 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Suad Jama |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.632 | PKG00103952 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | View | Suad Jama | Organization Applicants |