Notice of Funds Available (RFP)
17PP01CR22: DD Awareness & Advocacy Day
Specifications
| Posted | Applications Due | Start Date | End Date | Amount | Match | Poverty Match | Council Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2021 | Oct 01, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 | $35,000.00 | $11,667.00 | $3,889.00 | Paul Jarvis |
Description
The DD Awareness and Advocacy Day Grant is a project that will be responsible for planning and conducting a single-day event at the Ohio Statehouse. The grantee will be responsible for working with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, DD Act partners, and other stakeholders in the field of disabilities to coordinate a single event that promotes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and enables individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals in the field to meet with state policymakers and their staff to engage in active systems advocacy on important public policy issues. The project will manage event planning, registration, catering, legislative meetings, event program, event materials, and other responsibilities needed to conduct a successful Awareness and Advocacy Day.
Requirements
There are no restrictions on the type of entity that may apply for this project.
All applications must include three (3) letters of recommendation, the resume of the project director, and the names of the organization’s board members (if the applicant is an organization with a governing board), proof of non-profit status (if the applicant is a non-profit organization), a copy of the applicant’s most recent federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (if requesting indirect costs and not using the de minimis rate), and a signed copy of the Council’s Assurances form, which will be available on the DD Suite application website. These materials can be uploaded as part of the application submission in DD Suite.
Attachments
This NOFA is accompanied by several attachments. Please download and review each attachment prior to beginning the grant application process. The attachments include:
State Plan Language - This is a complete description of the project which includes intended outcomes and proposed performance measures.
DD Council Assurances - These assurances must be signed and attached as part of the application submission. Refusal to include a completed DD Council Assurances form will result in the application being removed from consideration.
Grantee Guidelines - This document includes important information about the requirements of a DD Council grantee. (THIS IS THE MASTER PLAN BOOKLET – ATTACHED)