# Projects of National Significance: Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acl-aod-dnce-0099-projects-of-national-significance-bridging-the-aging-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332428

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $380,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $400,000 in total. Applications closed on August 24, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0099 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 24, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $380,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $400,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.631 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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

Public and private nonprofit entities are eligible for grants under the Projects of National Significance program. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Administration on Disabilities (AOD) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will award a single grant in fiscal year (FY) 2021 to develop a Community of Practice (CoP) designed to build capacity across and within States’ aging and disability networks to support futures planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Specifically, the purpose of the grant is to build capacity across the networks to support individuals with ID/DD and their families better plan for their future across the lifespan, including addressing key social determinants of health in order to more effectively address the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. The grantee will: Develop and define the scope of the issue; Gather information including the identification of emerging and promising practices across states; Establish and maintain mechanisms to share and disseminate data, information, and promising practices; Develop ideas to address challenges and opportunities to improve strategies, policies, practices, and systems supporting families of people with ID/DD that are culturally competent and facilitate self-determination; Provide technical assistance; and Promote interagency collaboration and partnership between the aging and disability networksNearly one million families in the U.S. include adults with ID/DD living with aging caregivers and that number is expected to grow in the coming years. While the majority of individuals with ID/DD live with their family, about two-thirds of these families do not have advanced care plans in place and most are not receiving formal services through their state’s ID/DD agency. More than half (54%) of family caregivers indicate that they did not plan for the future, and as a result, are often concerned with what will happen to their loved ones with ID/DD when they are no longer able to care for them. Planning for the future is central to the well-being of individuals with ID/DD and their families across the lifespan. Developing successful futures planning strategies can also play a role in addressing social determinants of health (e.g., economic stability, housing, education, and access to care).The funds for this award are authorized under Subtitle E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Projects of National Significance (PNS).

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0099 still open?

No. It closed on August 24, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016, expected deadline March 14, 2027.

### Who can apply for Projects of National Significance: Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks?

Administration for Community Living accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Projects of National Significance: Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks?

Closed August 24, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $400,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Mass at Boston, University of Kansas Center for Research Inc, National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services. The program made 34 awards worth $39.5 million in that time.