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PNS: Achieving Economic Mobility and Security

Administration for Community Living

Deadline: TBD

Summary

The grant aims to fund projects that enhance economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on areas such as youth transition, employment opportunities, and assistive technology. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions, with specific criteria outlined for each category. To apply, interested parties should contact the grantor via email at larissa.crossen@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

Full description

Description

A project will be funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The project will focus on achieving economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The purpose of the project may include providing aid to transition youth  with intellectual and developmental disabilties, funding employment and postsecondary education opportunties, and / orassiting with assistive technology devices that may needed to help meet employment goals. Overall, these projects will  "create...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Special district governments

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

SEC. 162. of the DD Act of 2000 states that "The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to carry  out activities described in section 161(2)." Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

larissa.crossen@acl.hhs.gov

larissa.crossen@acl.hhs.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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