HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-DNCE-0100: Projects of National Significance: Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative (HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016). Status: Expected deadline March 14, 2027. It is in our archive of Administration for Community Living notices from 2021.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$485,000
- Award floor$450,000
- Total funding$485,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 13, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $485,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (46% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance (93.631) awarded $39.5 million across 34 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mass at Boston | Massachusetts | 4 | $5.3 million |
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Kansas | 3 | $3.6 million |
| National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services | Virginia | 1 | $3.6 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | 3 | $3.3 million |
| Family Voices Inc | New Mexico | 1 | $2.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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