Developmental Disability Grant Applications Accepted through April 30

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Douglas County will be accepting grant applications through Thursday, April 30 for projects or programs that focus on meeting the varied needs of adults, residing in Douglas County, with developmental disabilities.

Applications will be reviewed and oral presentations scheduled for May.  All proposals must be approved by the Douglas County Commissioners.  Grantees will be notified of their funding status approximately June 30.

The source of the grant dollars, the Douglas County Mill Levy, was approved by voters in 2001. Approximately 95% of the Mill Levy funds support the County’s Community Centered Board, Developmental Pathways, and 5% is retained for the grant program.

Grants are awarded to projects and services that can demonstrate innovative and collaborative projects or programs in six areas:  life in common, housing, transportation, employment, recreation/leisure and health.  Preference is given to grants that illustrate best practices and provide for the service of unmet needs. Since 2002, nearly $700,000 has been awarded for local programs supporting adults with developmental disabilities. 

The grant application is available online at www.douglas.co.us/humanservices/Developmental_Disabilities.html.  For questions regarding this program, please contact Maureen Waller at 303-660-7424 or at mwaller@douglas.co.us.