Choice-Making Among Youth (Birth-14): A Foundation for a Self-Determined Life
This grant provides funding to organizations that support children with developmental disabilities and their families in developing choice-making skills to promote independence and community engagement.
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is offering a grant to increase choice-making skills among children with developmental disabilities (DD) from birth to age 14, and among their parents and caregivers. The project aims to empower children with DD by fostering a sense of responsibility and autonomy, enhancing communication abilities, and contributing to community safety. The grant provides up to $300,000 per year for one organization for up to five years. Applications are due by August 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Applications submitted on time may be reviewed at the November 2024 Council meeting. Late applications will not be accepted.
Award Range
Not specified - $300,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 10% to 25% depending on the area
Additional Details
Non-federal matching funds of at least 10 percent of total project costs are required for projects in federally designated poverty areas, and at least 25 percent for projects in non-poverty areas.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The project must involve children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 14, their parents, and caregivers. The grantee should involve individuals from diverse racial, gender, and cultural groups in Texas.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
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