There exist both private and government funding to develop services for both mental health clients and developmentally disabled individuals. The list below is a summary of the most well known sources for this grant funding . Grant funding is available for both profit and non profit entities. To learn more about grant funding through nonprofit work visit the Los Angeles based Center for Non Profit Management at www.cnmsocal.org. They offer live courses and information on grant writing and non profit management. We can assist you in locating a grant that is consistent with your goals and prepare your grant proposal for submission.
Some of the Regional Centers in California post Request for Proposals (RFPs) for residential services on their web sites. Click on Resources and follow the link to any of the Regional Centers to see what RFPs are available.
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.scdd.ca.gov/
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. The State Council provides funding support, including Community Program Development Grants (see below).
Community Program Development Grants
http://www.scdd.ca.gov/Grants.htm
As part of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) State Plan, the Council Council's Community Program Development Grants (CPDG) provide funding for new approaches to serving Californians with Developmental Disabilities that are part of an overall strategy for systemic change. Each year the Council selects Objectives from the Council’s State Plan and seeks proposals that are new and innovative in providing services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their families.
Center for Disease Control - Developmental Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/default.htm
The Center for Disease Control provides information about developmental disabilities. Specific topics include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Loss, Intellectual Disability, and Vision Impairment. Readers will find the latest research about developmental disabilities, prevention of developmental disabilities, educational materials, and data sets that can be used for program development.
Developmental Disability Research Fact Sheet
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/states/CA-CADDRE.pdf
The Children’s Health Act of 2000 directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish regional centers of excellence for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. CDC is now funding Centers of Excellence for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemology (CADDRE) in California. To learn more, click on the link above.
Center for Disease Control - Mental Health
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
The Center for Disease Control’s mental Health Work Group Web site includes basic public health information. You can find answers to treatment questions, mental health organizations by state, various publications and resources, as well as funding opportunities. Funding announcements are generally from SAMHSA and the National Institute of Mental Health.
The Foundation Center
http://foundationcenter.org/
The Foundation Center offers several grant research tools. The Foundation Directory Online, Corporate Giving Online, and Foundation Grants to Individuals Online are fee-based research directories of foundations and corporations that provide grants to nonprofits and individuals. The Foundation Center’s Request for Proposals (RFPs) is a free database of available RFPs. http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/fundingsources/rfp.html
Federal Grant Opportunities
http://grants.gov/
Nonprofits and for-profit agencies can search and apply for federal grant opportunities through this web portal. You can register for daily notifications or simply search the database as needed. Many federal agencies now require online grant submissions through this portal.
Disability Grant Opportunities at DisabilityInfo.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5104
This is an excellent disability funding resource that covers foundation, governmental, and online funding opportunities. Be sure to check eligibility if you are a for-profit agency.
The ARC of the United States
http://www.thearc.org/
You will find excellent disability resources at this site. You can locate your local ARC chapter. Check your local ARC for funding opportunities.
