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How to Apply For Grants
The DD Council is seeking competitive proposals for three programs aimed at improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities. The RFPs are open to private non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and governmental agencies. To find out more details and apply, visit the DD Suite website at www.ddsuite.org.
The Family Empowerment Initiative will educate parents and family members of children aged 0 to 12 by establishing partnerships with local and statewide organizations that support families of children with disabilities. The Council expects to award up to $150,000 to one applicant over two years.
Developing Leaders for Life will establish a leadership development and training programs as well as technical assistance infrastructure to connect disability leaders to opportunities to advance their leadership. The Council expects to award up to $1,125,000 to one applicant over five years.
Strengthening Communities of Color Through Leadership will establish a leadership initiative that centers the experience, culture, and issues of people of color with developmental disabilities and family members to engage and lead the public discussion of principles and policies that affect their lives and role in the community. The Council expects to award up to $1,250,000 to one applicant over five years.
Only one application per RFP will be accepted from each applicant. Applications, any related materials, and attachments must be submitted electronically using the DD Suite website by 11:59pm on October 18, 2021. To apply, visit the DD Suite website at www.ddsuite.org.
Any questions about the RFP or for technical assistance with the DD Suite website, please contact Tedra Jackson at 517-284-7294 or jacksont7@michigan.gov. Questions about the RFP must be received, in writing, by Friday, October 1, 2021. The MDDC will compile all relevant questions and answers and post these, as well as any other clarifications or revisions, to the initial RFP by Monday, October 4, 2021, on the MDDC website.