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Projects of National Significance: Protecting Rights and Abuse

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Administration for Community Living

Deadline: federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant aims to fund projects that protect the rights and prevent abuse of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their self-determination, independence, and community participation. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments, educational institutions, and various nonprofit organizations. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

Full Description

Description

The projects will be funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The projects will focus on protecting right and preventing abuse for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Overall, these projects will  create opportunities for individuals with  developmental disabilities to directly and fully contribute to, and participate in, all facets of community life; and support the development of national and State policies that reinforce and promote, with the support of families, guardians, advocates,...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Additional information

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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