UCEDD Network Diversity and Inclusion Training Action Planning Grant
Funds will be used to support the UCEDD's provision of a Diversity Training program that equips of all levels of the UCEDD with the skills, knowledge, strategies and methods to guide the work of sustaining diversity and cultural and linguistic competence within programs concerned with developmental
disabilities.
Funds will be used to work towards the long term goals of:
Increasing diversity of leadership, staff and governing bodies across the DD network; Building cultural competence capacity with the leadership, staff, and governing bodies across the DD network; Increasing the number of persons from underrepresented racial, ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people from disadvantaged backgrounds who benefit from AIDD supported programs; and Improving the recruitment and employment of underrepresented groups including racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds in the UCEDD.
Funds will be used to work towards the long term goals of:
Increasing diversity of leadership, staff and governing bodies across the DD network; Building cultural competence capacity with the leadership, staff, and governing bodies across the DD network; Increasing the number of persons from underrepresented racial, ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people from disadvantaged backgrounds who benefit from AIDD supported programs; and Improving the recruitment and employment of underrepresented groups including racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds in the UCEDD.
Related Programs
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
Department of Health and Human Services
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Entities eligible to apply for funds under this program announcement are the 67 current AIDD grantees that are designated UCEDDs.
Application is limited to the 67 entities referenced in the Description.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
Pamela.O'Brien@acl.hhs.gov
Date Posted:
2016-05-26
Application Due Date:
2016-07-25
Archive Date:
2016-08-24
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