# Projects of National Significance: Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acl-aod-dnce-0100-projects-of-national-significance-empowering-youth-with/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332412

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $485,000 (at least $450,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $485,000 in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0100 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $485,000 |
| Award floor | $450,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $485,000 |
| 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

The Developmental Disabilities Act of 2000 states that awards can be made "to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities." 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 for Community Living’s (ACL) Administration on Disabilities (AoD) seeks to fund one (1) five-year grant to create a national, person-centered, culturally competent healthcare transition resource center for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The center will work to increase self-determination, independence, and quality of life for youth with ID/DD as they transition into adult models of care. The center will also provide resources for family members, guardians, and other support networks in order to assist youth with ID/DD with this transition.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0100 still open?

No. It closed on July 12, 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: Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions?

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: Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions?

Closed July 12, 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 $485,000 each. About $485,000 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.