The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking to fund one grantee in the amount of up to $200,000 per year for two years ($400,000 total) to develop a web-based mental health literacy online curriculum, and associated print guide, to build capacity among practitioners, family members, and people with IDD who have co-occurring mental health challenges.
Donor Name: New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Content should include, but is not limited to, understanding mental health literacy, mental health within respective disability populations, mental health symptoms, substance abuse, effective self-help strategies for mild-to-moderate mental health challenges, navigating crises, resources, etc. This guide will be translated in various languages and readily accessible for people to build their own capacity through a self-paced series. Any grant products and resources should also include links and avenues for referrals to local assistance and mental health providers.
Grant Period
The contract awarded in response to this RFP will be for 2 years with an anticipated start date of Oct 1, 2025 and an end date of Sept 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations (note: the lead applicant cannot be a for-profit organization; however, for-profit organizations may serve as subcontractors to the lead applicant)
- Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, or hospitals
- Disability-service organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Tribal organizations
- Consortia, groups, or partnerships among organizations.
For more information, visit CDD.
