A Request for Applications (RFA) is the way the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) asks for proposals for initiatives that will help the Council achieve the goals outlined in its Five-Year State Plan. You will need to submit an application using a web-based system called DD Suite. (https://www.ddsuite.org)

Current RFA's

RFA – 2025.1.A: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Planning

The funding for this RFA will be up to $60,000.00 for the first contract period (termed Year 1 [of 4]) for 6 planning and development months, with required minimum of 25% non-federal matching funds ($20,000). The initial 6-month funded project begins April 1, 2025, and ends September 30, 2025. All additional contract periods (Years 2 through 4) will all be a full calendar year. The first six-month budget should be entered into the DD Suite application. Funding plans for the second contract period (Year 2 [of 4]) will be up to $120,000 with 25% non-federal matching funds ($40,000), starting October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026. This year will also go towards funding planning and development of the program. Funding plans for years 3 and 4 (of 4) will be up to $200,000 respectively for the initiation of a pilot program. 

Applications due to NCCDD by December 4, 2024 before 5:00 PM (ET).

Learn more about this RFA, including how to apply: RFA – 2025.1.A: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Planning

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Learn about the Council's current initiatives here.