University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service

The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking applications for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD). The goal of the DD Act is to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in the community. The UCEDDs will carry out four core functions: interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, research, and information dissemination. The funding opportunity will support two UCEDDs with five-year grants. • Key areas of focus include: quality assurance, education and early intervention, childcare, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation, and other services offered to people in a community. • Eligible applicants are UCEDD grantees awarded five-year core funds in FY 2021. • The application deadline is July 22, 2026. • The expected award date is September 30, 2026. • The project duration is five years.