PNS: Empowering Individuals
ID: 342852Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$300K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342852

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "PNS: Empowering Individuals," aimed at supporting projects that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), their families, and their communities. The initiative seeks to fund projects that enhance self-determination, independence, and inclusion in community life, while also promoting policy changes that improve the experiences of individuals with ID/DD and their families. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million, the agency anticipates awarding five grants ranging from $300,000 to $1 million each, with applications due by April 28, 2023. Interested applicants, particularly private institutions of higher education and eligible nonprofit entities, can reach out to Larissa Crossen at (202) 795-7333 or via email at larissa.crossen@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Larissa Crossen
    (202) 795-7333
    larissa.crossen@acl.hhs.gov
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