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.
FFY 2011 Requests for Proposals (RFP) - Competitive Grant Program
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has identified 2007-2011 State Plan objectives in Formal/Informal Community Supports, Recreation, Employment, Transportation, and Housing, for which it seeks proposals for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Competitive Grant awards. Any proposals funded must address a specific State Plan objective and the Board’s mission 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 2011 RFP Booklet (PDF)
- Letter of Interest Form (Word)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Word)
- Please also refer to the Grants Manual below.
Also available:
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)
- 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
Washington Building
1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Lynne.Talley@vbpd.virginia.gov
(804) 786-9375
