Grants

Current Funding Opportunity: Due 2/29/24 – Deadline Extended to 3/4/24! RFP IHEA 2024000227

Capacity Building Grants for Inclusion of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

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Planning and Grants Committee

The Council’s Planning and Grants Committee leads the distribution of funding each year from a budget of approximately $800,000 related to the five year state plan. The Council may grant funds to public entities, non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses through the following process: 

  • The Council identifies its grant making priorities based on the five year state plan and available budget.
  • The Council develops and distributes Documented Quotes (DQs) or Requests for Applications (RFAs) for competitive grants. The Council uses Documented Quotes for projects with an identified scope and budget that we are seeking a community partner to implement and Request for Applications for opportunities in which we are seeking ideas from the community for projects related to the five year state plan.
  • Opportunities are posted in Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS), a system that allows us to track applications and materials for review. Registration for this system is free and users may set up notifications to receive postings from the DD Council.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members during program design and the development of the proposal.
  • Grant-funded projects must follow standard administrative, program, and financial requirements, which include  a 10-25% non-federal match depending on the project type and community served.
  • The Council follows a process for soliciting, reviewing, and awarding grant applications consistent with state procurement and administrative rules and regulations for grants.
  • Final funding recommendations are made by the Planning and Grants Committee, with a final determination made by the full Council. 

2023 Grants

In 2023, The Council approved grants in several different priority areas in alignment with our five year state plan. A summary of the selected vendor and the scope of work is below.

  1. Succession Planning
    To support 50 parents/guardians over the age of 65 with long term planning for one or more adult children with IDD.
    Awarded to: Colorado Office of Employment First
  2. Targeted Disparity
    Spanish Language IEP Advocacy in Aurora & Denver
    Awarded to: Arc of Aurora Think+Change
  3. Sibling Leadership
    Awarded to: This DQ is anticipated to be released in 2024.
  4. Statewide Study of Unmet Need
    Awarded to: Colorado Office of Employment First
  5. Planned Communities Study
    Awarded to: This DQ is anticipated to be released in 2024.
  6. Capacity Building Grants for Inclusion of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) – RFP IHEA 2024000227
    Awarded to: This RFA is in procurement. Applications are due 2/29/24. Deadline extended to 3/4/24.