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
The CDD does not accept applications directly from individuals, only eligible organizations can apply for CDD funding opportunities.
Eligibility requirements:
In order to be eligible to apply for funding from the NYS CDD, your organization must be a registered and pre-qualified Vendor in the NYS Statewide Financial System (SFS). Proposals received from eligible applicants who have not been registered and pre-qualified will be disqualified from further consideration.
New York State reserves 5-10 business days from the receipt of complete Prequalification applications to conduct its review. If supplementary information or updates are required, review times will be longer. Due to the length of time this process could take to complete, it is advised that nonprofits Prequalify as soon as possible. Failure to successfully complete the Prequalification process early enough may result in a grant application being disqualified.
Current Funding Opportunities
There are no Funding Opportunities at this time. Please refer back to this page for future funding opportunities.
Small Grant Opportunities
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 these Small Grant Funding Opportunities. These grant opportunities are released periodically.
| Current Status | Opportunity Name | Description | Award Minimum | Award Maximum | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Growing Advocacy | The NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking grant applications that support new and budding advocacy initiatives in New York State, as well as strengthen the capacity of existing advocacy organizations. Applications should focus on one of the following focus areas: | $5,000 | $10,000 | Growing Advocacy Small Grant Opportunity 2026 | Council on Developmental Disabilities |
| Closed | Language Translation | 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. | $1,000 | $5,000 | Language Translation Funding | Council on Developmental Disabilities |
| Closed | Inclusive Transportation | The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking grant applications to implement innovative transportation projects that support people with DD to better access their communities | $2,000 | $10,000 | Inclusive Transportation Small Grant Opportunity | Council on Developmental Disabilities |