Grant Programs: Changing Systems, Changing Lives
The Board is authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the "Act") of 2000 (P.L. 106-402) to receive federal funds and act as an agent for systems change, capacity building and advocacy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Board awards grants to non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, local public agencies, state agencies and institutions of higher education.
The Board's 2007-2011 State Plan outlines the goals and objectives in the following federal areas of emphasis: Education & Early Intervention, Employment, Formal and Informal Community Supports, Health, Housing, Recreation, Quality Assurance, Transportation and Cross-Cutting areas. The Board also releases a Biennial Assessment of the Disability Services System in Virginia. The Board grants advance the State Plan goals and objectives and Biennial Assessment recommendations. See the Grants Manual (link below) for more information on the Board's Grant Program.
Grants Administration & Guidelines
- Grants Manual (PDF)
- Financial Report Form (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Budget Amendment Form (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Quarterly Program Report Form (Word)
- General Guidelines for Grant Proposals (PDF)
Grant Announcements
Virginia Board To Fund Campaign Expanding Public Awareness
of Supported Community Living for People with Disabilities
Using information learned through its Public Awareness Campaign Part 1: Advocacy Message Development research project conducted during the second half of 2007, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has approved a follow-up project to develop and implement a public awareness campaign that will begin later this year. Beginning on April 1, 2008, Board grantee BrandSync, LLC, a marketing research, strategy, and management firm located in Richmond, Virginia, will develop and implement a communications plan focused on expanding citizen awareness and understanding that individuals with all types and levels of disability can and do live successfully in community settings of their own choice when appropriate services and supports are available to them. The Board’s campaign will be statewide and will use a variety of communications strategies appropriate to different audiences and regions of the state. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage citizens and policymakers to support greater opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live in community rather than institutional settings and to expand the person-centered practices and community services and supports needed for this to occur.
BrandSync has been awarded $299,632, with a 40% matching requirement of $198,382, for the two year campaign to be conducted in two phases. An allocation by the Board of $62,500, to be matched by $26,448 from the grantee for a total first phase budget of $88,948, will support development of the communications plan for Public Awareness Campaign Part 2: Outreach and Public Relations. Phase A: Communications Planning must be completed by May 31, 2008. BrandSync will be guided in its planning by an Advisory Committee of Board members and assisted by a team of marketing and outreach collaborators including ETRE, Inc.; EOLO, Inc.; Spicer & Associates; vaACCSES; and KT Associates.
An additional Board allocation of $237,132 to BrandSync, with a match requirement of $171,934, for the second phase of the project will be contingent upon the Board’s approval of the plan. Phase B: Campaign Implementation, if approved, must be completed by no later than March 31, 2010.
Public Awareness Campaign Part 2: Outreach and Public Relations
Grantee: BrandSync, LLC (www.brandsync.com)
Total Project Budget: $498,014
Board Funding: Phase A: $62,500; Phase B: $237,132; Total: $299,632
Matching Funding: Phase A: $26,448; Phase B: $171,934; Total: $198,382
Project Duration: Phase A: April 1, 2008—May 31, 2008; Phase B: June 1, 2008—March 31, 2010
Goal: To develop and implement a statewide public awareness campaign that promotes successful community living for individuals with disabilities.
Innovative Grant Program Discontinued
Effective September 21, 2007, the Innovative Grant Program has been discontinued to allow the Board to commit more of its limited resources to implementation of the 2007-2011 State Plan priorities. The Board will continue to fund innovative ideas through the Competitive Grant Program and through inter-organizational partnerships. The Board welcomes public comment on how it can best utilize its resources to address the 2007-2011 State Plan goals and the recommendations contained in the Biennial Assessment of the Disability Services System in Virginia. Policies, procedures and contact information for submitting public comments can be found under About the Board.
Grant Highlights
- Improving Community Living Options Final Report (Community Opportunities, Inc., October 2007)
- Work Incentive Training Project Highlights (vaACCSES, September 2007)
- Transportation & Housing Alliance Toolkit (Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, June 2007)
- Business Awareness: Chamber & Small Business Outreach (Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce)
- Resource Guide (December 2006), training manual containing information on hiring and supporting qualified employees with disabilities
- Credits and Incentives Guide for Small, Women & Minority Businesses who Hire and Retain Talented Workers with Disabilities (March 2007)
- Community Transportation Coordination Demonstration Project Final Report (September 2005)
- Transportation Services: LINKS, a final report(PDF Format) (September 2005)
- SEAC Grant Needs Assessment (April 2005)
- SEAC Grant Information Surveys (PDF Format) (April 2005)
- All of Us CD (PDF Format) (March 2004)
Grant Information Packets
- Current Grant Projects (PDF Format)
- Current Grant Projects (Word Format)
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Contact Information
For more information on grants please consult the Grants Manual or contact:
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Lynne.Talley@vbpd.virginia.gov
(804) 786-9375
