Overview
The CDD provides funding (grants) for the development and implementation of demonstration projects in New York State. These projects are developed by the Council in response to the needs of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Each project must fulfill one or more goals within the CDD State Plan.
All projects are funded in accordance with New York State Public Finance Law and are subject to strict supervision by the New York State Office of State Comptroller. The Council Membership must review and approve every dollar spent on project funding.
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Funding Opportunities
Peer-Mentoring Mental Health and IDD Dual Diagnosis
To fund two grantees, each up to $200,000 per year for four years (up to $800,000 total per grantee), to develop a peer mentoring program—one for adults with dual IDD and mental health diagnoses and one for parents/caregivers of dually diagnosed family members. Applicants may apply to either opportunity, or may apply to both. If applying to both opportunities, applicants must submit separate applications for the individual peer mentoring and family member peer mentoring program.
Follow this link to learn more: Grant Opportunity Announcement: Peer-Mentoring Mental Health and IDD Dual Diagnosis | Council on Developmental Disabilities
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