Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance (93.631)
Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance (Assistance Listing 93.631) is run by the Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $39.5 million in 34 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.2 million per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $1.1 million. Half of the 34 awards fell between $834,325 and $1.4 million, and they ranged from $399,144 to $3.6 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$39.5 million
- Grant awards34
- Typical award$1.1 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$7.0 million
- Size rank1097 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $9.6 million in fiscal 2021 to $7.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1097th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 96% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 20 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for projects of national significance that create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to directly and fully contribute to, and participate in, all facets of community life; and support the development of national and State policies that reinforce, promote the self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Open opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
In general, any State, local, public or private nonprofit organization or agency may apply.
What the money can and cannot pay for
PNS Uses and Restrictions: Project grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements are approved for personnel, equipment, travel, supplies, etc. Duplicative Federal assistance is precluded. Uses include: (1) Family support activities; (2) Projects that educate policy makers; (3) projects that conduct data collection and analysis; (4) projects that provide technical assistance for developing information and referral systems; (5) Federal interagency initiatives; (6) technical assistance to self-advocacy organizations of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; (7) projects that enhance opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds; (8) projects that address the needs of aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities; (9) projects concerning the transition of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities from school to work and to adult life; and (10) other projects of national significance. Funds are not awarded solely for direct service delivery, construction, or for the continuation or expansion of existing projects, but rather for projects which are considered innovative and likely to have significant national impact.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 46% of the money, nonprofits 45% and state and local governments 5.0%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 18 | $18.1 million | 46% |
| Nonprofits | 12 | $17.6 million | 45% |
| State and local governments | 2 | $2.0 million | 5.0% |
| Other | 2 | $1.8 million | 4.4% |
By state
13 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $6.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $5.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4.2 million |
| Kansas | 3 | $3.6 million |
| Minnesota | 3 | $3.3 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $2.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Alaska | 1 | $870,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $870,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $869,987 |
| Indiana | 1 | $867,214 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $866,819 |
| Georgia | 1 | $426,009 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $399,144 |