This grant is for universities or similar organizations that focus on developmental disabilities. It supports programs that train students, provide community services, conduct research, and share information to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
Who it's for: This grant is for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), which are part of universities or are public or nonprofit entities associated with universities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a UCEDD
- Not associated with a university
- For-profit entities
- Failure to demonstrate interdisciplinary functions
- Not addressing areas of emphasis
What You May Need
- Proof of UCEDD designation
- Partnership documentation with a university
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing
- List of interdisciplinary team members
- Past performance records
- Community service plans
- Research methodology
- Information dissemination strategy
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Requires cost-sharing/matching funds
- Strict eligibility for UCEDDs
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), which are interdisciplinary education, research, and public service units of universities or public or nonprofit entities associated with universities. These centers must implement core functions addressing areas such as quality assurance, education, health, employment, and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
This grant is for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), which are part of universities or are public or nonprofit entities associated with universities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a UCEDD
- Not associated with a university
- For-profit entities
- Failure to demonstrate interdisciplinary functions
- Not addressing areas of emphasis
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to cover the federal share of costs for running programs that train students, provide community services, conduct research, and disseminate information related to developmental disabilities.
Total Program Funding
$1,258,084
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify UCEDD designation
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support
- Ensure cost-sharing funds are secured
- Compile past performance documentation
- Outline community service and research plans
- Plan for information dissemination
- Submit application by deadline