Notice of Funds Available (RFP) Print New Application

Specifications

Posted	Applications Due	Start Date	End Date	Amount	Match	Poverty Match	Council Staff
May 01, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	Oct 01, 2026	Sep 30, 2027	$50,000.00	$16,666.67	$5,555.56	Leslie Connelly

Description: See plan language for more detail

People with I/DD will learn self-advocacy and leadership skills and put the skills into practice.

Additional Requirements

There are no restrictions on the type of entity that may apply for this project.

This award is financed with federal funds and is subject to the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards under Title 2 CFR Part 200, and the Terms and Conditions included in the Notice of Award. The Assistance Listing Number is 93.630.

All applications must include a detailed budget justification that explains the federal and matching expenditures included in the Project Budget. A Budget Justification Form, which will be available on the DD Suite application website, must be completed and uploaded as part of the application submission in DD Suite.

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 current federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (if requesting indirect costs and not using the de minimis rate), a signed copy of the Council’s Assurances form, and completed Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification forms, which will be available on the DD Suite application website. These materials can be uploaded as part of the application submission in DD Suite.

All applicants, with the exception of those exempted under 2 CFR 25.110 (b) or (c), must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before submitting their application and must include a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the application. If your entity is currently registered in SAM.gov, your UEI has already been assigned and is viewable in your entity’s registration record. Entities not currently registered in SAM.gov will be assigned a UEI when they register. Applicants are required to maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information at all times that an application is pending or the applicant holds this federal award. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council may not make an award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with these requirements. In the case of an applicant who does not meet the applicable requirements of SAM.gov, the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council may award this grant to another applicant.

Notices of Award cannot be issued to an applicant that does not have a State of Ohio Supplier ID. This is a two-part process. Applicants first need to establish an Ohio ID (OHID) by going to the following link and creating an account: https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid/login. Applicants will then need to go to OhioPays and follow the instructions at the following link to register as a supplier (payee): https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/getting-started/02-how-to-register/02-how-to-register. Once both steps have been completed, a Supplier ID will be issued.

Attachments

This NOFA is accompanied by several attachments. Please download and review each attachment prior to beginning the grant application process. It is important attachments are submitted with the application. If a form is missing, your application will be removed from consideration and not funded.

The attachments include:

State Plan Language - This is a complete description of the project which includes intended outcomes and proposed performance measures. (This does not need submitted with the application)

Budget Justification Form - A Budget Justification that meets the following standards needs to be attached. The justification should clearly and specifically describe each cost element and how each item would support the achievement of proposed objectives. Include any equations/formulas used for applying pro-rated costs to the grant and an explanation of the details of the equation. Identify costs for which federal funds are requested and those that will be provided by match. Each line item in the Project Budget should be addressed individually in the justification. Please select the Budget Justification Sample & Instructions tab in the form for specific guidance and expectations. (This needs to be submitted with the application)

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. (This needs to be submitted with the application)

Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form - This form must be completed and attached as part of the application submission. (This needs to be submitted with the application)

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification - This form must be completed and attached as part of the application submission. (This needs to be submitted with the application)

Grantee Guidelines - This document includes important information about the requirements of a DD Council grantee. (This does not need submitted with the application)

Clear Language

As a reminder, proposals should be written in clear language. Proposals may be reviewed by individuals with varying degrees of reading ability. Clear language includes complete sentences and correct words. It is not unprofessional or a way of talking down to people. Instead, it is a way of making information easy to read for all audiences. Clear writing tells the readers exactly what they need to know without using extra words and long words. A Clear Language Handbook can be found on the ODDC website.

SAM.gov

In addition, applicants are required to maintain an active SAM.gov registration until the application process is complete. If a grant is awarded, registration at SAM.gov must be active throughout the life of the award. Applicants should finalize a new, or renew an existing registration as soon as possible.

All workplans must include the following:

All performance measures and demographics included in the state plan language should be included in your workplan. Additional performance measures can also be included.

Due Date

A complete grant application must be submitted on DD Suites by 11:59 PM on July 10, 2026

Questions

Prior to May 29, 2026 at noon, please contact Leslie Connelly at leslie.connelly@dodd.ohio.gov or 614-644-5542. After May 29, 2026 at noon, please call 614-466-5205 with questions.