The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has announced Self-Advocacy Grant Program to support a local, regional or statewide culturally and linguistically competent self-advocacy organization or program, the purpose of which is to advocate for changes to policies, programs and systems for individuals with developmental disabilities that encourage inclusive communities.
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 $50,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
Projects funded through this special grant program must be designed to strengthen an existing self-advocacy organization or program led by individuals with DD, by improving an organization’s skill set, organizational structure and/or work to effect policy change. The Board encourages innovative proposals, based on promising or best practices.
Funding Information
The Board has reserved total funding of up to $50,000 for successful proposals from one or more self-advocacy organizations or a self-advocacy program, within an organization, led by individuals with DD. Grant periods are typically 12-24 months, however, shorter or longer periods may be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations include non-profit organizations, for profit organizations and institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions (MSI). 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. For this grant opportunity, the organization or program must be led by individuals with developmental disabilities.
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.
