Description
The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is issuing a professional‑services RFP to fund employment‑related projects for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Applicants must propose at least two of six defined activity areas (e.g., training for individuals, family support, employer outreach, financial‑education, policy development, public information) and demonstrate capacity to use technology, collect outcomes data, and manage a 9‑month grant period. The award provides up to $75,000 in federal funds per project, with a required 25 % local match (approximately $25,000), for a total project budget of about $100,000. Submissions require one original hard copy, five copies, and an electronic USB file, delivered by the November 5 deadline.
• Scope: training, outreach, technical assistance, and policy work to improve employment outcomes for 1,000 people with I/DD by 2031.
• Funding: $75k federal grant + $25k local match (total ~$100k) per award; indirect cost rate up to 8 %.
• Eligibility: non‑profit, public, or for‑profit entities registered in Alabama, E‑Verify enrolled, and able to provide the matching contribution.
• Timeline: RFP posted Oct 5 2026, questions due Oct 13, answers Oct 20, proposals due Nov 5, award notification early Dec 2026, project start Jan 1 2027, end Sep 30 2027, with possible renewals for up to two additional years.