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The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (the Council) provides approximately $350,000 in funding each year from a budget of approximately $880,000. Grant-funded projects must fulfill one or more goals set forth in our current Five Year Plan. Projects are developed by Council Members and staff, and must pass a committee-approval process before being voted on by the full Council. All projects must be funded in accordance with Colorado Procurement Laws and are subject to strict oversight by the Colorado Office of the State Controller.
+ What are Developmental Disabilities Councils
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities are federally funded, self-governing organizations charged with working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to identify the barriers to full community inclusion in their state or territory. Councils are committed to advancing public policy and systems change that support individuals in gaining more control over their lives. Councils are authorized under the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-402 to receive federal funds and act as agents of systems change, capacity building and advocacy on behalf of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
+ How Does Federal Funding Availability Impact Grant Availability
The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council receives approximately $880,000.00 in federal funding annually and provides approximately $350,000.00 in funding each year to implement the goals and objectives identified in our current
Five Year Plan. The funding of projects is contingent upon the Council's receipt of sufficient federal funds. Changes in the level of federal appropriations to the Council may result in the withdrawal of some or all projects or a reduction in funding after the announcement of a grant award.
+ What Activities Can Be Funded
All of our grants reflect activities from the Plan, thus unsolicited grants are not part of the process of the Council. Any innovative ideas for funding can be brought to the Council's Planning and Grants committee by sending an email to
TakeAction@coddc.org, or calling 303.866.9763, which will then determine if the proposal is inclusive, innovative, addresses goals and objectives identified in the Plan, and does not supplant direct services.
+ How Does the Council Allocate Grant Funding
The Council has the discretion to allocate these funds through a competitive grant process, solicitation of work, direct expenditure or a combination of these approaches and may grant funds to public, non-profit entities and for-profit organizations. The Council follows a process for soliciting, reviewing, and awarding grant applications consistent with state procurement and administrative rules and regulations for grants.
+ How Funding Decisions Are Made
Funding recommendations are made by the Planning and Grants Committee, with a final determination made by the full Council. All grants must support the implementation of the Council's Five Year Plan and are subject to the same administrative, program, and financial requirements. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members during the development of the proposal.
+ Requests for Proposals and Documented Quotes
The Council may utilize competitive or solicited procurement options. The Council develops and distributes Documented Quotes (DQs) or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for competitive grants, both of which have an application process that includes the submission of a grant proposal and an extensive review process. The Council may also identify projects for which specialized expertise or experience may be needed to accomplish the Five Year Plan. Both options may occur at any time.
+ Accessing Information About Grant Opportunities
Competitive grant opportunities are posted on the
Colorado Vendor Self Service Website which allows vendors to manage vendor account information, review and respond to solicitations. Copies of the notice will be provided on this website, social media and to the Council's mailing list recipients and/or to other organizations upon request. To be added to our mailing list, please go to
TakeAction@coddc.org or call us at 303-866-9763.
