At a glance
This program funds research, technical assistance, training, and information sharing to improve implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It expects 10 grants totaling $11,074,494, with individual awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $1,246,000 depending on region. Eligible applicants include states, public or private agencies and organizations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements. There is no cost-sharing requirement. Applicants must propose work for one HHS region, and budgets may not exceed the regional ceiling; applications from individuals, sole proprietors, foreign entities, paper submissions without an approved exemption, budgets above the ceiling, projects over 36 months, or submissions after the deadline will not be considered.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
Under this priority, 10 grants, one within each of the 10 HHS regions, will be funded as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Applicants must propose a program of training, technical assistance, outreach, and research that lead to improved understanding by stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments