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Advocacy Small Grants

Overview

The 2023 Language Translation Small Grant opportunity has opened!

In recognition of the fact that sometimes a little funding can have a huge impact, the New York State (NYS) Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is proud to offer three Small Grant Funding Opportunities:

  • Growing Advocacy ($5,000 - $10,000)
  • Conference Access ($1,000 - $5,000)
  • Language Translation ($1,000 - $5,000)

These are annual grants that we release over the course of the year. 

Timeline of Approximate Grant Releases

Grant Opportunity Approximate Annual Release 
Growing Advocacy January/February
Conference Access March/April
Language Translation November/December

 

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Growing Advocacy

The application period for this opportunity has now closed.

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking grant applications that support new and budding advocacy initiatives in New York State.

Follow this link to learn more: Growing Advocacy Funding

Conference Access

The application period for this opportunity has now closed.

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking grant applications that support the participation of people with developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers at conferences, workshops, and events.

Follow this link to learn more: Grant Opportunity Announcement: Conference Access Funding

Language Translation

This grant opportunity is currently open for applications. 

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking grant applications that support the translation of existing documents or materials related to the CDD approved State Plan into other languages.

Follow this link to learn more: Language Translation Funding

Eligibility

Eligible organizations:

  • Nonprofit organizations (note: the lead applicant cannot be a for-profit organization; however, for-profit organizations may serve as subcontractors to the lead applicant) 
  • Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, or hospitals 
  • Disability-service organizations 
  • Community-based organizations 
  • Tribal organizations 
  • Consortia, groups, or partnerships among organizations 

 

Eligibility requirements:
All applicants must be a registered Vendor in the NYS Statewide Financial System (SFS). Proposals received from eligible applicants who have not been registered will be disqualified from further consideration.