NOFA Announcement
The Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities wishes to announce two Notices of Funds Available (NOFAs). The purpose of the NOFAs is to provide funding for applicants to develop and implement projects to improve the lives of Kentuckians with developmental disabilities.
The first is centered on housing solutions for people with developmental disabilities. There is up to $374,650 available for housing solutions. The entire NOFA can be found here: https://ddsuite.org/?nofa_id=2185
The second is centered on rural community access for people with developmental disabilities. There is up to $374,650 available for community access. The entire NOFA can be found here: https://ddsuite.org/?nofa_id=2184
To view these in detail, use the links provided above. To apply for these funds, you must create an account in the DD Suite program.
All applications are due by January 15, 2025. All questions regarding these grant solicitations must be submitted by email to ccdd@ky.gov no later than 4:30pm on December 31, 2024.
In order to answer questions about the NOFAs, CCDD will be publishing a FAQ each Monday during the application period. This ensures that all who apply have equal access to information. You can find the FAQ here: https://tinyurl.com/NOFA-FAQ
Grants are provided to any 501(c) 3, state university or local/state government located and doing business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Grantees are expected to follow all applicable state and federal accounting policies and regulations filed by the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet and as directed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of the project subject matter. Experience working with and advocating on behalf of people with developmental disabilities is preferred. Partnerships and programs must be in accordance with the mission and vision of the Council.
Recipients of federal funds are not allowed to use federal funding to lobby federal, state, or local officials to receive additional funding or influence legislation. Recipients are bound by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. Recipients shall complete reports as required by the CCDD at least quarterly or more as requested.
The CCDD strongly encourages organizations located in rural or urban poverty areas, employing staff with disabilities, and representing linguistic and cultural minorities to apply.
The selected applicant may be instructed to revise and resubmit its application prior to receiving the official notice of grant award. All proposals become the sole property of CCDD and may be used by the Council for future requests for proposals or projects.