Description
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit organizations to improve accessibility and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in Palm Beach County. The Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Program aims to increase awareness of the rights and abilities of persons with disabilities, promote greater physical accessibility, and integrate persons with disabilities into the community. The grant program will provide funding of up to $10,000 to selected agencies. The proposal should include a detailed project plan, budget, and information on how the project will be evaluated.
• The grant program is open to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or governmental agencies with Consumer Certificate of Exemption status.
• The proposed project must be in line with the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity Handicapped Accessibility Service Goals and Ordinance 92-29.
• The grant money will be awarded on an annual basis through a 12-month period.
• The selection committee will review and rank proposals based on program criteria.