Training and Technical Assistance Center for State Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Delivery Systems
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to provide training and technical assistance to state intellectual and developmental disabilities state delivery systems and to assist states with building capacity across and within their states to create policies and practices in order to improve
competitive integrated employment outcomes for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities over a five-year period.
Technical assistance will not be limited to states currently funded under the Partnerships in Employment Systems Change grant.The training and technical assistance provider will also incorporate a mentoring component and collaboration with other federal training and technical assistance projects that will assist state with building capacity and systems around provider transformation, school-to-work transition, employer engagement, HCBS final rule, WIOA and other emerging issues for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Technical assistance will not be limited to states currently funded under the Partnerships in Employment Systems Change grant.The training and technical assistance provider will also incorporate a mentoring component and collaboration with other federal training and technical assistance projects that will assist state with building capacity and systems around provider transformation, school-to-work transition, employer engagement, HCBS final rule, WIOA and other emerging issues for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Related Programs
Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $400,000
Office: Administration for Community Living
Estimated Funding: $400,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Index.aspx
Additional Information of Eligibility:
42 U.S.C.
15082 (DD Act Section 162) authorizes grants only to "public or private non-profit entities." These include also include the following: Regional Organizations, U. S. Territory or Possession, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Index.aspx
Contact:
Larissa CrossenLarissa.Crossen@acl.gov
Agency Email Description:
Grants Policy
Agency Email:
Larissa.Crossen@acl.gov
Date Posted:
2016-05-27
Application Due Date:
2016-07-26
Archive Date:
2016-08-25
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