This funding supports up to 42 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) through five-year grants. Funded activities include interdisciplinary pre-service education, community services such as training and technical assistance, research, and dissemination of information. Grants cover the federal share of program administration and operation costs, addressing areas like quality assurance, health, employment, housing, and community supports to improve quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Only entities designated as UCEDDs and awarded five-year core funds in FY 2022 are eligible. Foreign entities are not eligible. Grants are made to entities in each U.S. state as specified by the Developmental Disabilities Act.
