OpportunityTitle: Projects of National Significance: Training and Technical Assistance for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Description: The purpose of this project is to improve program performance, statutory compliance, and program outcomes across the network of State Councils. Towards this end, the grantee will provide /TA to State Councils. Under this project, it is expected that initiatives shall be identified and undertaken to support the improvement of State Council operations and performance. The T/TA activities carried out under this project shall be program specific and/or cross cutting to the State Councils. The overall approach to providing T/TA will encompass the following: Seeking input of the end users (e.g., State Council Directors and members); Considering the program mission, goals and outcomes; Seeking input and clarification from ADD; Offering connections to resources; Providing high quality opportunities that will lead to program improvements; and Creating a body of knowledge and experience to enhance critical problem solving across the State Council network. This announcement has been modified to revise the application due date from July 22, 2012 to July 23, 2012.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: ACF Applications Help Desk
GrantorContactText: ACF Applications Help Desk&lt;br/&gt;app_support@acf.hhs.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.