# Disaster Assistance for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service Disability Programs in Puerto Rico and Florida

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-acl-aod-ucda-0049-disaster-assistance-for-university-centers-for-excellence-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346838

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 24, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-ACL-AOD-UCDA-0049 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 24, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.632 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The eligible entity for these awards is the agency designated as a University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service in Florida and Puerto Rico. The total available funding for this opportunity is $4 million for recovery efforts in Florida, and $1 million for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. The final grant amount awarded to each grantee will vary based on individual budget requests; the reasonableness and rationale of the submitted plan and budget to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities; and availability of funding. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces a new funding opportunity to address the needs of people with disabilities impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. People with disabilities often have unique needs during a crisis. For example, they may have a wider variety of functional limitations, sometimes requiring more supports, many of which are often in short supply during and after a crisis event. It is critical that individuals, service providers, and communities actively engage in emergency planning and response that is inclusive of people with disabilities to ensure they continue to be supported in their communities and not in institutions. Effective emergency and disaster response and recovery promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. The disability networks funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) play essential roles in that work. As the nation’s visible and trusted network of programs, these organizations provide a variety of services, including those related to assisting with emergency and disaster recovery efforts, such as offering case management support, relocating impacted individuals to safe housing in the community, and ensuring state and local services provided are accessible to people with disabilities. Understanding the resources available and the needs of people with disabilities in their areas, these networks have over 50 years of community experience and possess intimate knowledge of how to address emergencies and disasters. Puerto Rico and Florida were directly impacted by major category 4 hurricanes which significantly affected the vital services and programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers to live as independently as possible in their own communities. The Aging and Disability Network has been attempting to meet an increased need for services in impacted communities with current Older Americans Act (OAA) funding, Rehabilitation Act funding, and Developmental Disabilities Act funding. None of these authorities include direct funding for disaster related activities and programs are redirecting funds intended for other activities to address immediate needs caused by the Hurricanes.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-ACL-AOD-UCDA-0049 still open?

No. It closed on April 24, 2023. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DDUC-0001, expected deadline February 1, 2027.

### Who can apply for Disaster Assistance for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service Disability Programs in Puerto Rico and Florida?

Administration for Community Living accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Disaster Assistance for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service Disability Programs in Puerto Rico and Florida?

Closed April 24, 2023. 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 $4.0 million each. About $4.0 million in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Hawaii, University of Wisconsin System, Utah State University. The program made 282 awards worth $214 million in that time.