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). Registration for this system is free and users may set up notifications to receive postings.
• 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.