University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
ID: 349455Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$606K - $619K

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/349455

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Nov 21, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Feb 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a grant opportunity titled "University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service" (UCEDD). This grant aims to provide funding to up to 3 entities designated as UCEDDs to carry out four core functions: interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, research, and information dissemination. UCEDDs are interdisciplinary education, research, and public service units of universities or public or not-for-profit entities associated with universities. The grant funds will be used to support the administration and operation of programs related to developmental disabilities. The total program funding is estimated to be $1,856,274, with an award ceiling of $618,758 and an award floor of $606,330. The grant requires cost sharing or matching. The eligibility to apply for this grant is limited to the grantees awarded in FY 2019. The deadline for electronically submitted applications is February 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities. For any inquiries, contact Pamela O'Brien at Pamela.O'Brien@acl.hhs.gov.

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