The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is seeking applications for its Diversity, Inclusion & Visibility Grant Program to support local, regional, or statewide efforts that are culturally and linguistically competent, and that promote the diversity, inclusion and visibility of people with developmental and other disabilities.
Donor Name: Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/25/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $250,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
The developed grant project will result in an integrated, systematic public awareness campaign that 1) promotes the benefits of including people with developmental and other disabilities in community life, 2) showcases the talents and contributions of people with developmental and other disabilities in their communities, and 3) increases overall public awareness of the Board’s mission and message to position it as a leader in the DD community, through effective outreach and interaction with stakeholders and the general public.
Funding Information
The Board may fund up to $250,000 to one organization for the current grant cycle. Grant periods are typically 12-24 months, however, shorter or longer periods may be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations include state or other public agencies, including universities, non-profit organizations or for-profit organizations. The Board encourages braided funding and partnerships. Please be sure to clearly describe the planned role and responsibilities of each partner at all stages of the project. Only one organization can receive the grant and will be contractually responsible for grant administration, reporting and delivery of the project.
What We Will Not Fund
- Existing projects or services that are a part of an organization’s current program or budget;
- Projects that would supplant or replace existing federal, state, or local dollars to conduct the project;
- Projects which have a federal, state or local mandate to be delivered by the applicant organization;
- Projects which include capital expenditures for the acquisition of land or buildings, new construction or major repair.
- Projects that do not directly align with one or more of the Board’s State Plan Objectives specified in the RFP.
- Projects that do not ensure meaningful diversity and inclusion, and are exclusive of an individual’s race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, disability, and veteran status
- Projects that take place in restrictive, isolated, or segregated settings that do not promote community integration for children or adults with disabilities.
- Projects that do not effectively demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence through established organizational policies, structures, procedures and practices.
For more information, visit Virginia Board for People with Disabilities.
