The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is accepting proposals for the Developmental Disabilities Community Advocacy Coalition.
Donor Name: Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The contractor will provide coordination, facilitation, and capacity building support for the DD-CAC so members can work together to develop a community driven policy agenda, strengthen leadership pathways, expand participation, and engage in effective advocacy.
The contractor will support coalition operations, member engagement, communication tools, leadership development, policy agenda creation, and year-round community action activities. This work will emphasize accessibility, equity, and meaningful participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The contractor will support the Developmental Disability Community Advocacy Coalition (CAC) to strengthen the community’s advocacy voice, build a leadership pipeline, expand member engagement, and improve cross community coordination. All work must center accessibility, equity, and meaningful participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
Activity Areas
- Membership Support, Engagement & Expansion
- CAC Infrastructure & Operational Support
- Communication & Engagement Tools
- Leadership Development
- Policy Agenda Development
- Community Action & Advocacy Support
Funding Information
COMMERCE has budgeted an amount not to exceed $98,000 per year for this project.
Grant Period
October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit Organizations are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit DDC.
