Description
The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is seeking proposals for FY2027‑01 to fund community‑engagement projects that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Projects may focus on outreach, advisory structures, participant incentives, and accessibility supports, with strict cost‑allowability rules and a personnel‑cost cap of 30 % of the total grant. Applicants must provide a non‑federal match (cash or in‑kind) and adhere to federal CFR 2 Part 200 regulations.
• Eligible entities include public or private non‑profits, state/local governments, faith‑based groups, hospitals, higher‑education institutions, and for‑profit firms.
• Allowed activities: focus groups, advisory boards, surveys, participant incentives (gift cards, modest cash), accessibility accommodations, and resource‑navigation services (excluding major equipment purchases or construction).
• Budget constraints: personnel costs ≤ 30 % of award (unless pre‑approved); participant incentives must be reasonable and not conditioned on services; match documentation must be thorough.
• Submission process: proposals sent to the ACDD office, reviewed for completeness, then evaluated by the Program Planning Committee, Executive Committee, and full Council before award notification.
• Required documentation: letters of support from all participating entities, detailed budget line items, and evidence of in‑kind match contributions.