Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Grant Program Overview
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) offers grant funding to support projects that enhance the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Recipients are expected to facilitate system-wide changes and contribute to community integration. The grantmaking process involves developing, evaluating applications, setting strategic goals, awarding grants, monitoring project performance, and ensuring compliance. The Council's focus is on expanding best practices and promoting the full inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in society.
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Applicants Conference GCDD Overview, Application Process, RFPs
AGENDA 11:00 11:15 Welcome GCDD Overview 11:15 11:35 Overview of DD Suite & Technical Portions of NOFAs 11:35 11:45 - Process Questions 11:45 12:30 Programmatic Overview of each NoFA and Q&A 22PR1 MAD Magazine, Website, Communications 22SA1 Expanding Self Advocacy 22SA3 Support New Leaders 22SC1 Data and Policy Research 22SC6 DSP Innovation Fund 22SC8 Family Advocates Coalition 22SC9 End 14C Subminimum Wage 22PR7 Social Media
Grants Statement of Purpose The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) makes funds available to fulfill its mission in accordance with the DD Act and its Five-Year Strategic Plan (pdf file). Through its funding, GCDD works to increase the capacities and resources of public, private, and nonprofit entities to develop a comprehensive community system that responds to the choices, capabilities and needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The purpose of GCDD grants are to expand best practices and contribute to system-wide changes that support the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their full inclusion as community members. Recipients of GCDD grants are expected to be ongoing partners bringing about change.
Implementing our plan! Each year, the Council awards grant funding to projects across Georgia. Our programs and grants management team assists grantees in ensuring the success of their projects while also overseeing project performance, administration, and compliance.
The Grantmaking Process The Grantmaking Process Develop and Post NoFAs Evaluate Applications (Staff and Grants Committee) Set Strategic Goals Award Grant (Grants & Program Staff) (Council) (Council Approval) Grants Closeout & Annual Reporting Set Up Contract and Grant Stipulations Monitor and Evaluate grant performance Make Grant Payments (Fiscal Staff/DBHDD) (Grants, Program and Fiscal Staff) (Contracts Staff) (Grantee Reports)
Project Budget at a Glance ADMINISTRATION $152,500.00 ( $140,000.00 + 12,500.00) 1.HR Consultant 2.Restorative Justice 3.IPSE Consultant 4.CART/ASL DIVERSITY/EQUITY $160,575.00 ($148,500.00 + $12,075.00) 1.School to Prison Pipeline Assessment 2.Georgia Coalition For Equity in Education 3.Technology White Paper 4.Civic Engagement in Rural Georgia 5.GCDD s Candidate s Forum PUBLIC INFORMATION $383,250.00 ($316,000 + $67,250.00) 1.MAD Magazine, Annual Report, Email Communications 2.Storytelling Project 3.Media and Journalist Information Tracking 4.Legislative Tracking System 5.GCDD Promotional Projects 6.Accessible Materials Contract 7.Social Media Contract
Project Budget at a Glance SELF ADVOCACY $341,737( $288,500.00 + 53,237.00) 1.Advocates For Change Training By Self Advocates 2.Supported Decision Making 3.Support for New Leaders- Representation For All 4.Cross Disability White Paper 5.Conference Funds (Organizations) 6.Dottie Adams Scholarship Fund ( Self-Advocated) SYSTEMS CHANGE $831,813.00 ($678,750 + $153,063) 1.Data and Policy Research Grants (3 White Papers ) 2.Theory Training, ABCD Training, Collective Impact Training 3.Project Search 4.Equity in Tech Jobs 5.Employment Technical Assistance 6.DSP Innovation Fund 7.Stronger Together HCBS Coalition 8.Family Advocates Coalition 9.End 14C Coalition Subminimum Wage 10.Advocacy Days 11.Public Policy Fellow 12.Federal Legislative Advocacy
Project Budget at a Glance Education: ($425,010 + $0.00) IPSE Programs 1.Albany State University 2.Columbus State University 3.East Georgia State College 4.Georgia Southern University 5.Georgia State University 6.Georgia Tech University 7.Kennesaw State University 8.University of Georgia 9.Georgia Inclusive Post Secondary Education Consortium (GAIPSEC)
Web Based Program: http://ddsuite.org. Allows for most of the Grant process to be electronic and paperless. Improves communication internally and externally, as well as promotes improved teamwork. DD Suites Program is designed to help Councils collect, monitor, and manage outcome data from Council grants and activities. Offers fiscal reporting information and linkage. What is DD Suite?
Please review this document which is attached to every posted NoFA Grant Application Process: A Guide DD Suite Topics include: How to Create an account in DD Suite How to create or join and organization User Levels How to apply for a grant in DD Suite People Tab Description Outline Tab Description Budget Tab Description Project Work Plan Tab Description Submitting an Application Printing your Application
The Application Process Before an applicant can apply for a grant, he or she must have an account in the DD Suite system. Go to www.ddsuite.org . Click the link in the upper right-hand corner that says, Sign UP . Upon a user s first log-on to DD Suite, they will be prompted to join an organization. Once the user locates a project they wish to apply for, click the Details link to the right of the project. The DD Suite will provide a more detailed description of the project, including the application due date, the project dates, the federal funding amount and required matching amount, the Council staff responsible for the project, a description of the project, a description of the minimum requirements, and important attachments. The application is made up of eight (8) different parts, as identified in tabs listed under the name of the proposal: Applicant Information, People, Outline (6 questions), Budget, Objectives, Activities, Performance Measures, and Attachments.
Using the Solicitation Evaluation Form, members will identify the most critical factors contributing to the value or success of the proposed solutions to the issues identified. Among the criteria used are the following: 1. Does the outline clearly state goals and major activities? 2. Is applicant qualified or experienced to complete the goals and activities? 3. Does the application satisfactorily describe the impact of activities of the project will have on people with developmental disabilities? The Evaluation Process 4. Is each required goal and outcome addressed? Are the goals and outcomes satisfactory? 5. Does the application adequately describe who will be responsible for each activity and a timeframe for completion? 6. Is the proposed budget consistent with the goals and activities identified in the project? 7. Does the budget justification for each item include how amounts were determined? 8. Does the evaluation plan satisfactorily describe both process and outcomes evaluation approaches?
Important Dates Questions about the NoFA and its requirements can be submitted until November 9, 2021 through e-mail to Lisa Eaves. Answers will be posted on GCDD s website within three business days. Proposals must be submitted through DD Suites by 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2021. GCDD will not accept or review any proposals received after this time. Staff will review each application to make sure all materials are submitted (November 15 December 3). If you are missing anything your proposal will be eliminated. December 6 December 31 - The Selection Committee will review applications and budget proposals and hear oral presentations if necessary (Via Zoom) GCDD will announce the successful Applicant by January 17, 2022. Contracts negotiations and Signatures January 17 February 15
Processes, Policies and procedures
Requests for Proposals Requests for Proposals - - 10/15/21 Posting 10/15/21 Posting 22PR1 MAD Magazine 22SA1 Expanding Self Advocacy 22SA3 Support New Leaders To develop a comprehensive plan for the growth of self- advocacy in Georgia. Training must build the capacity of the network through the development of new leadership and the growth of self-advocates skills. To develop a robust network of young new leaders in Georgia that are ready to be involved and mentored in the disability community. To engage the broader statewide disability community through frequent print and digital communications with people across the state by producing MAD magazine, GCDD Annual Report and email communications.
Requests for Proposals Requests for Proposals - - 10/15/21 Posting 10/15/21 Posting 22SC1 Data and Policy Research 22SC6 DSP Innovation Fund 22SC8 Family Advocates Coalition To build a strong coalition of family advocates within Georgia. These family advocates will build on the foundation that is already provided to help keep educating families about how to navigate the disability community. A collection of research projects that are established to support the collection and analysis of data that will provide Council, advocates and policymakers with objective analysis and conclusions that promote systemic change and build capacity to improve services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. To allow for the submission of innovative pilots proposed for impacting the shortage of direct service professionals.
Requests for Proposals Requests for Proposals - - 10/15/21 Posting 10/15/21 Posting 22SC9 End 14C Subminimum Wage 22PR7 Social Media 22ADM4 IPSE Consultant To create and schedule innovative and engaging social media content for our existing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). To see an advocacy coalition develop that is meaningfully engaged in organizing at the grassroots and state levels to advocate for needed regulatory, legislative, and policy changes to ensure the phased ending of 14c in Georgia. To develop an equitable and adaptable funding formula for Georgia s inclusive post secondary education (IPSE) programs, using the state s yearly budgetary allocation.
Contact Information Lisa F. Eaves 2 Peachtree Street Suite 26-240 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 657-2128 lisa.eaves@gcdd.ga.gov www.gcdd.org www.ddsuite.org
