Grant Programs: Changing Systems, Changing Lives

FFY 2013 Requests for Proposals (RFP)–Competitive Grant Program

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has identified two 2012-2016 State Plan objectives in Formal/Informal Community Supports & Education for which it seeks proposals for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 competitive grant awards. Any proposals funded must address a specific State Plan objective and the Board’s mandate of system change and/or capacity building.

Board grants are 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Board is bound hereunder only to the extent of the funds available or which may become available.

The following documents are needed to complete an application:

• FFY 2013 RFP Booklet
• Letter of Interest Form
• Please also refer to the Grants Manual (PDF)

Grant Programs: General

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 an Assessment of the Disability Services System in Virginia. The Board grants advance the State Plan goals and objectives and Assessment recommendations. See the Grants Manual (link below) for more information on the Board's Grant Program.

Grants Administration

• Grants Manual (PDF)
• Financial Report Form (Excel Spreadsheet)
• Budget Amendment Form (Excel Spreadsheet)
• Quarterly Program Report Form (Word)

Grant Highlights

• Promoting Partnerships and Employment for Virginians with Disabilities -- State Government Initiative (VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center)
• Final Report (March 2009)
• A Guide to Increasing the Successful Recruitment and Hiring of People with Disabilities: Tools and Resources for Directors, Managers and Staff (March 2009)
• Outreach to Families of Children At-Risk of Institutional Placement or Currently Residing in Institutions - Final Report (January 2009)
• 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)

Grant Information Packets

• Grant Projects 2011 (Word Format)

Contact Information

For more information on grants please consult the Grants Manual or contact:
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Washington Building
1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Lynne.Talley@vbpd.virginia.gov
(804) 786-9375

Contracts - Policies & Procedures

On occasion the Board may support an event or contract with an organization to implement a project that furthers specific Board State Plan goals and objectives. In these instances, the Board must negotiate a contract with the organization. This document provides information on how organizations may request funds for event support or special projects.