Bidders Conf 2026 FINAL

VIRTUAL BIDDER’S CONFERENCE May 12, 2026

WELCOME TO THE ODDC BIDDER’S CONFERENCE

Executive Director Paul Jarvis

PREVIEW OF THE DAY

OHIO DD COUNCIL

• Authorized by federal law: The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).

• 56 Councils, one in every state and territory

The DD Act gives Councils money to support:

OHIO DD COUNCIL

Advocacy

Capacity Building Systems Change

WHO IS ON COUNCIL

The Governor appoints at least 30 members.

Members are: • people with developmental disabilities, • parents, guardians and family members, • representatives from state agencies, and • nonprofit organizations and local agencies providing services to people with DD.

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Carrying out the ODDC Mission

HOW COUNCIL OPERATES

The Council develops and follows a 5year state plan, conducts advocacy and systems change activities, and funds projects

The Council’s 5-year State Plan: • Is the ‘big picture’

FIVE YEAR STATE PLAN

• Provides guidance to the Council about how it spends its resources • Identifies barriers • Includes long term goals • Includes measurable outcomes

• Current 5-year state plan

Current Grants

HOW COUNCIL OPERATES

• more than 29 projects (grants) that help improve services for people with disabilities • help Council reach goals set in the 5-year state plan

• a list of all the projects is on the ODDC website.

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• There are 16 new grants and 2 continuation grants • Most grants are for 5 years

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

• Funding is for EACH year

• Continuation depends upon: Council receiving the Federal funds Successful completion of the previous year •

Applications must be submitted on DD Suite by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

No applications will be accepted after this time. Applications will not be considered if not complete. You must fill out each section of the application.

Grant Review Panels will meet August 13-14, 2026 •

Screening of Applications

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Any determination made to eliminate an application from further consideration as a result of the screening process shall be made by the Executive Director.

The applicant will be notified if their application was removed from consideration and the justification for removal by August 21st.

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Next Steps in Process APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Notification by August 21st Phone call, letter or e-mail All decisions made by the Grant Review Panel are final.

Conditions Letter APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

If you are awarded the grant, you will receive a Conditions Letter.

You must meet the Conditions in order to receive the grant Grants will begin on October 1, 2026

Fill out all parts of the application on DD Suite which includes: APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Project Outline • Executive Summary • Qualifications • Detailed Narrative • Outreach • Inclusion Work Plan Budget and Budget Justification Write to the Project Description (or Plan Language) for the grant

The Supporting Docs tab allows users to provide additional notes and to attach documents to their application.

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Applications for competitive grants require: • Signed Assurances • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation • Resume(s) of Project Director(s) • Names and Address of Board Members (if applicable) • Proof of non-profit status (if applicable) Note: Users can attach each of these documents separately.

DD Suite will not allow a project to be submitted if the application does not include, at a minimum, the following:

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Name of Project Director, Financial Officer, and Organization Director (People tab) Answers to all Outline Question (Outline tab) At least one objective and one activity (Objective/Activity/Performance measure tabs) .

Project Description (Plan Language) includes: Goal Objective:

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

Background, Rationale, and Scope of Project Key Activities Outputs

Short term outcomes Long term outcomes Funding Level

Seeking More than One Grant

APPLYING FOR AN ODDC GRANT

• Council encourages funds to be distributed to a large number of grantees • Entities can have more than one grant.

• If the sum total of all grants exceeds $100,000 a vote of approval from ¾ of Council is required.

DD SUITE

FISCAL AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS

Notice of Funds Available Grant announcement NOFA

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Deadlines Project details Application/Submission information Requirements Staff contact information

Applicants • No restrictions on entity type

ELIGIBILITY

Disqualifications • Indebted to U.S. Government • “Unresolved” findings for recovery • Federal suspension/debarment

Requirements System for Award Management SAM.GOV

• Registration must be active • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) •

Replaced DUNS number in 2022

Requirements

ATTACHMENTS

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Budget Justification Form 3 Letters of recommendation Project director resume Board member names Proof of non-profit status Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

Requirements

ATTACHMENTS

• Assurances • Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form • Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification

Requirements

FUNDING RESTRICTIONS

• Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment •

The Huawei Technologies / ZTE ban

• Special provisions for awards to forprofit organizations as recipients • Prohibition against profit

Requirements Financial Plan BUDGET

• Includes all estimated costs • Includes all anticipated funding sources

Regulations

BUDGET

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards • 2 CFR Part 200 • Uniform Guidance • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part200?toc=1

Cost Principles 4 Tests of Allowability BUDGET

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Necessary and reasonable Allocable Consistent Conform

Cost Principles Allowable Costs BUDGET

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Salaries and wages Contracted services Supplies Rentals Travel

Cost Principles Unallowable Costs BUDGET

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Alcoholic beverages Entertainment Fines and penalties Fundraising Gift cards Lobbying

Direct Costs Easily identifiable to project BUDGET

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Salaries and wages Contracted services Supplies Rentals Travel

Indirect Costs Not easily identifiable to project BUDGET

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Management salaries Administrative staff salaries Human resources Accounting Legal

Indirect Costs Allowable costs BUDGET

• Federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement • 15% de minimis rate

Indirect Costs Things to remember BUDGET

• Must be consistent • If included in federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or de minimis rate, must not also be charged as direct cost

Match Applicant’s share of costs BUDGET

• Cost principles • 4 Tests of allowability • • • •

Necessary and reasonable Allocable Consistent Conform

Match General - 25% of total project costs

BUDGET

Example: $75,000 grant award / 3 = $25,000 match requirement $75,000 grant award + 25,000 match requirement $100,000 total project costs

Match Designated Poverty Areas - 10% of total project costs

BUDGET

Example: $75,000 grant award / 9 = $8,334 match requirement $75,000 grant award + 8,334 match requirement $83,334 total project costs

Match Designated Poverty Areas BUDGET

• 2 Ohio Counties • •

Athens Gallia

Match Types of Match BUDGET

• Cash •

Cash spent for project costs

• In-kind •

Fair market value of non-cash goods/services contributed to a project

Match In-kind contributions BUDGET

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Services Supplies Goods Volunteer time •

Must retain fair market value documentation

Match Wrap up BUDGET

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Cash or In-kind Volunteers Cannot be paid with federal funds Cannot be paid with funds used to match other federal projects

Justification Budget Justification Form BUDGET

• Sample & Instructions tab • Explanation of all costs •

How were costs calculated?

• Must be attached to application

Contact

BUDGET

Robin Shipp Senior Financial Analyst (614) 644-5544 robin.shipp@dodd.ohio.gov Gary Groom Financial Program Manager (614) 644-5541 gary.groom@dodd.ohio.gov

OUTREACH Rebecca Bates

The Law and Our Commitment •

OUTREACH

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The Federal DD Act requires the Council to focus on people who are unserved and underserved.

We are legally committed to making sure no one is left behind.

What is our Goal?

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Create fairness (equity) and inclusion in everything we do.

Reach the "unserved" and "underserved" populations.

OUTREACH It is you, the grantee’s responsibility to make sure these groups can participate in your project

The Importance of Community Voices A Complete Picture: We need to hear from everyone to truly understand how to improve the system.

OUTREACH

Valuing Lived Experience: The people who haven't been reached yet are the experts on what is missing.

Service for Everyone: This funding is a public resource; we want to ensure it reaches every corner of our community.

Defining “Unserved and Underserved”

OUTREACH

• Individuals from racial and ethnic minority background • Racial and ethnic minority groups.

• People with limited English.

• People in rural or isolated urban areas.

• People who need assistive technology to communicate.

• People who are "isolated" from the mainstream community.

Types of Grant Projects •

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Outreach Grants: These have a specific target group already chosen by the Council.

General Grants: You must declare exactly which population you will target.

Requirement: All grants must show a clear plan for their chosen group

Section 4: Required Questions • Who is your group and Where are they?

• What are their Needs and Barriers?

• What Proactive steps will you take?

OUTREACH

• Who are your Community Partners?

• How will you Measure and Sustain this work?

• How will you handle Unforeseen Barriers?

CLEAR LANGUAGE

• Council is using the term Clear Language to describe how it is making its materials easy to read and understand.

CLEAR LANGUAGE

• Other organizations, including the federal government, are starting to use clear language the purpose is to make information easier to read and understand.

• Makes sure all readers understand information quickly and correctly.

CLEAR LANGUAGE

• Is not over simplified and does not talk down to readers, and • Readers concentrate on what a message says, instead of trying to understand complicated words and writing.

CLEAR LANGUAGE

• Keep all words and body copy easy to read and understand.

• Write with accurate, simple words. Choose words you think your audiences understand. Eliminate acronyms and jargon unless you define them.

Eliminate extra words.

• Use person first language • Write in conversational style, as if you are talking with a person. Use pronouns.

• Write in active voice.

• Use complete, short sentences and paragraphs.

Keep paragraphs to one main idea.

• Create clear headings and subheads to guide your readers through a document. Arrange your paragraphs in a logical order.

• Don’t use long words when a shorter word will do.

• Don’t write more than you need.

CLEAR LANGUAGE

For more information the ODDC has developed a Clear Language Handbook.

It is available on Council’s website at: https://ddc.ohio.go v/pub-how-towrite-clearlanguage

Where to find ODDC Mail location: 1810 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43222

Telephone: 614-466-5205 Toll Free: 800-766-7426 FAX: 614-466-0298

OHIO DD COUNCIL

Council’s social media sites can be found at: • • • •

Website: http://ddc.ohio.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohioddcouncil/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohioddcouncil YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFf5aQEfdHwfypf 6WTloAQ

OHIO DD COUNCIL

Questions??

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE GRANTS

PUBLIC POLICY PROJECTS

Statewide Legislative Advocacy Training and Engagement (SLATE)

Federal Advocacy Training and Engagement (FATE) (2028)

SLATE PUBLIC POLICY PROJECTS

• Legislative Briefing Sessions (Lunch & Learn) • DD Awareness and Advocacy Day • March 24, 2027

CHILDREN AND HEALTH COMMITTEE GRANTS

ALL IN Play CHILDREN AND HEALTH PROJECTS

Confidence in Action RightFit Resources

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Goal: Projects that change the system.

Our Pillars:

Innovation: New ways to solve old problems.

Inclusion: Making sure everyone is invited.

Impact: Real results that can grow across the state.

The Bottom Line: We want projects that last long after the grant money ends.

•Focus: Inclusive K–12 Sports.

ALL IN PLAY

•The Mission: Moving students from the sidelines to the starting lineup.

•Who it’s for: Students, teachers, coaches, and peer "buddies.“ •The Goal: Every student, regardless of their support needs, gets to be a teammate.

Key Activities:

ALL IN PLAYTHE WORK

Create a "Playbook" (training curriculum).

Train-the-Trainer sessions for school staff.

Build "Buddy Systems" for student peers.

Share what works with school districts statewide.

Total Investment: $76,000 ($57,000 Federal / $19,000 Match).

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CONFIDENCE IN ACTION

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Focus: Self-Defense & Personal Safety.

The Mission: Building strength, safety, and independence.

Why it matters: Giving people the tools to feel safe and confident in their community.

The Goal: A self-defense model that works for people with all types of disabilities.

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CONFIDENCE IN ACTION: THE WORK

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Research and design a custom safety curriculum.

Train instructors who understand disability needs.

Run "Pilot" classes to see what works best.

Create a plan to grow the program across Ohio.

Total Investment: $70,666.67

($53,000 Federal / $17,666.67 Match).

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RIGHTFIT RESOURCES

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Focus: Making Medical Equipment (DME) Easy to Get.

The Mission: Cutting through the red tape of wheelchairs, walkers, and tools.

Why it matters: The process is confusing; we want to make it simple.

The Goal: A "Plain Language" guide that tells families exactly what to do.

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RIGHTFIT RESOURCES: THE WORK

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Create a simple, step-by-step fact sheet.

Translate the guide into multiple languages.

Test it with families and SSAs to make sure it’s clear.

Get the guide out to the public (digital and print).

Total Investment: $36,666.67 ($27,500 Federal / $9,166.67 Match).

CHILDREN AND HEALTH GRANTS

Questions??

Rebecca Bates Sara.bates@dodd.ohio.gov

OUTREACH COMMITTEE GRANTS

Supporting Youth & Young Adults (Ages 14–30).

O H IO C O MPASS: G U ID AN CE AT L IF E’S C R O SSR OAD S

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Goal: Smooth transitions from school to adult life.

Focus: Reaching those who are currently "off the radar."

School supports often "fall off a cliff" at graduation TH E "TR A NS I TIO N GA P " ( WH Y TH IS MATTE RS )

Families in underserved areas face the biggest hurdles.

Our goal is to build a permanent bridge to jobs, housing, and community life.

Reach: Must cover multiple regions (Rural + Underserved).

MUST HAVES

Age: Must serve the full 14–30 range (Partnerships allowed!).

Diversity: Must include a Diversity Assurance Plan.

Partners: Must collaborate with County Boards of DD.

1. Finding People: Outreach to disconnected youth.

KEY ACTIVITIES (WHAT YOU’LL DO)

2. Getting Ready: Job training and education help.

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Independence: Life skills and housing prep.

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Mentorship: Peer-to-peer leadership.

SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS (YEAR 1)

100 new people found and connected to help.

20% increase in service access.

75% jobreadiness success rate.

80% improvement in independent living skills.

LONG-TERM VISION

Equal access to services across Ohio.

Higher success rates for students after they leave school.

Stronger, more visible pathways for youth in the future.

THE INVESTMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

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Total Investment: $172,000 ($129k Federal / $43k Match).

Structure: One single statewide competitive grant.

Teamwork: Formal partnerships are encouraged to cover the full age range.

HOW TO WRITE A STRONG PROPOSAL / Q&A

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Be Proactive: Show us a real plan to find people.

Be Inclusive: Use culturally responsive approaches.

Be Clear: Use plain language and measurable data.

Questions? ---

PUBLIC AWARENESS GRANTS

COUNCIL CONNECT: SHARING THE MESSAGE Building a More Informed and Inclusive Ohio

CLOSING THE INFORMATION GAP

The Barrier: Many families simply don't know what help exists.

The Solution: A focus on education and outreach, not just "branding."

The Voice: Highlighting lived experiences and community success.

Social Media & Newsletters: Sharing stories, policy updates, and grant news.

Accessible Content: Creating videos and guides for underserved communities.

Strategic Partnerships: Working with local agencies and advocacy groups.

Media Engagement: Partnering with news and digital outlets to amplify the message.

SPREADING THE WORD

SUCCESS & OUTCOMES

Short-Term Goals: •Higher engagement on social media and email.

•Finding people who have never been connected to the Council before.

Long-Term Vision: •More inclusive attitudes across all Ohio communities.

•Permanent partnerships that keep information flowing.

•Better representation in leadership and advocacy.

INVESTMENT FOR COUNCIL CONNECT

•Federal Funds: $89,000.00 •Match Required: $29,666.67 •Total Investment: $118,666.67 •Method: Competitive Grant Process.

Questions?

EMPLOYMENT GRANTS Leslie Connelly

MONEY AT WORK The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to increase and improve people with disabilities knowledge and use of the state and federal benefits available to them.

Resources to be invested: 2027- 2031 *Federal Matching Funds:

$ 35,000.00 $ 11,666.67 $ 46,666.67

Financial literacy: Many people with disabilities have never managed a budget, opened a savings or checking account, used a Social Security Work Incentive, or built assets.

Understand Benefits: It is important for individuals to receive a financial education to improve their economic stability and support economic advancement while using state and federal benefits.

Remember: The state has invested in Ohio’s Disability Benefits 101 (www.oh.db101.org ) a comprehensive website that empowers people with disabilities to make informed decisions about making competitive integrated employment a part of their lives.

UNTAPPED POTENTIAL Business associations in Ohio promote the growth and prosperity of a specific community, region, sector or function of business, by supporting businesses, attracting new investment, and creating jobs. They offer various services like networking opportunities, advocacy, and resources to help businesses grow and thrive within the community. They act as a voice for the region or community and work to improve the local economy.

These can include Chambers of Commerce, economic development organizations, safety councils, manufacturing associations, Ohio Means Jobs Centers etc.

Business associations could be a valuable resource in reaching employers who are not aware of this untapped resource. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to reach business associations across Ohio to inform them of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

Key activities:

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Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 50,000.00 $ 16,666.66 $ 66,666.66

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Development of methods to reach business associations across Ohio to inform them of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

Develop list of relevant Ohio organizations.

REGIONAL SELFEMPLOYMENT TEAMS The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will support the efforts of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) by funding the development of Regional Self-Employment teams.

The DODD has divided the state into regions to provide technical assistance. The same regions will be used for the Regional Self-Employment teams.

These teams will be assisted by a community expert and support individuals to develop their businesses.

The Plan Language includes resources to learn more about the DODD Iniatiative.

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Develop Regional Self-Employment teams in each of the DODD regions.

Educate people with disabilities, those supporting them and other stakeholders of resources in the community.

Support people with disabilities to progress in their self-employment.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 65,000.00 $ 21,666.67 $ 86,666.67

IMPORTANT

ODDC will support activities that build capacity and systemic change through: • outreach, • training, • research, • technical assistance, • supporting and educating communities, • interagency collaboration and coordination, demonstration of new approaches, • informing policymakers and • eliminating barriers, and • system design and redesign.

ODDC will provide funding as outlined for each year of the project. Proposals should address, if necessary: transportation, accessibility, use of technology, replication, sustainability, if the project reaches entire state or a specific region, cross-disability, and cultural diversity.

SUPPLANTING Key Aspects of the DD Act on Funds and Supplanting: •Prohibition on Supplanting: Expenditure of funds that supplant state and local funds is strictly prohibited.

•Supplement Requirement: Allotments are designated to expand and enhance services, not to fill gaps left by reduced state or local funding, notes 45 CFR § 1326.21.

•Purpose of Funds: Funds must support council activities, such as advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change, as outlined in the approved state plan.

Supplement, not supplant is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

This means federal money must add to or enhance existing state efforts, rather than replace funding that was previously available

WHY WILL PROJECTS BE SCREENED FROM CONSIDERATION DO NOT supplant: Supplanting is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

Your proposal has nothing to do with the plan language attached to the NOFA Your proposal does not address or ignores a specific requirement of the plan language

You MUST submit these forms with your application • Budget Justification Form • Assurances • FFAT • Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form • 3 Letters of recommendation • Project director resume • Board member names • Proof of non-profit status • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

CONTACT INFORMATION

Budget and financial questions:

DD Suite questions or Issues:

Robin Shipp Senior Financial Analyst (614) 644-5544 robin.shipp@dodd.ohio.gov

Paul Jarvis Executive Director (614) 644-5545 Paul.Jarvis@dodd.ohio.gov

Gary Groom Financial Program Manager (614) 644-5541 gary.groom@dodd.ohio.gov

Program questions and all other questions until May 31: Leslie Connelly Policy Analyst (614) 644-5542 leslie.connelly@dodd.ohio.gov After May 31 call (614) 466-5205

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE GRANTS Leslie Connelly

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION By passing Ohio H.B. 33, Ohio will increase the number of people with developmental disabilities serving as members of county boards of DD. In order to ensure members of county boards of DD have an understanding of the DD system and can meaningfully participate, the ODDC funded People First of Ohio to complete an assessment of the needs of current and past members (when available) that participated on executive boards, including County Boards of DD.

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to increase and improve the: • knowledge and meaningful participation on Executive boards.

• opportunities for people with DD to serve on Executive boards • the availability of training for those on Executive Boards.

• support applying for Executive Boards.

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Develop and implement a curriculum and/or tools for people with disabilities to increase their knowledge and meaningful participation on Executive Boards.

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People with disabilities will be involved with the development and implementation of curriculum and/or tools for people with disabilities to increase their knowledge and meaningful participation on Executive Boards.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 50,000.00 $ 16,666.66 $ 66,666.66

STRENGTHENING ADVOCACY IN OHIO The DD Act, as reauthorized, includes a requirement that every Developmental Disabilities Council address these three areas: (I) establish or strengthen a program for the direct funding of a State self-advocacy organization led by individuals with developmental disabilities; (II) support opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who are considered leaders to provide leadership training to individuals with developmental disabilities who may become leaders; and (III)support and expand participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in cross-disability . and culturally diverse leadership.

• Each proposal should clearly state which area(s) of the DD Act requirements the proposal is addressing.

PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT ADDRESS ONE OF THE AREAS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING. •

ODDC will provide funding for $10,000-$50,000 per project each year. DO NOT ASK FOR FUNDING OVER $50,000.

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Several five-year projects may be selected for funding to ensure the 3 areas are adequately addressed

Resources to be invested: (for all projects funded)

*Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 72,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 96,000.00

UPWARD FOR YOUTH: UNLOCKING POTENTIAL WITH ADVOCACY, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH Currently in Ohio, there are few programs for youth with disabilities to improve or learn self-advocacy skills and opportunities for youth to advocate for themselves and others.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $50,000.00 $16,666.66 $66,666.66

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to increase and improve:

• support youth with DD to learn self-advocacy and leadership skills and put these skills into practice.

• opportunities for youth with DD to use their advocacy skills.

• self-advocacy and advocacy skills of youth with DD for them to advocate for themselves and others.

• self-advocacy skills of youth with DD for them to advocate for themselves at their ISP and IEP meetings.

• knowledge youth have about the legislative process and how the government works.

IMPORTANT

ODDC will support activities that build capacity and systemic change through: • outreach, • training, • research, • technical assistance, • supporting and educating communities, • interagency collaboration and coordination, demonstration of new approaches, • informing policymakers and • eliminating barriers, and • system design and redesign.

ODDC will provide funding as outlined for each year of the project. Proposals should address, if necessary: transportation, accessibility, use of technology, replication, sustainability, if the project reaches entire state or a specific region, cross-disability, and cultural diversity.

SUPPLANTING Key Aspects of the DD Act on Funds and Supplanting: •Prohibition on Supplanting: Expenditure of funds that supplant state and local funds is strictly prohibited.

•Supplement Requirement: Allotments are designated to expand and enhance services, not to fill gaps left by reduced state or local funding, notes 45 CFR § 1326.21.

•Purpose of Funds: Funds must support council activities, such as advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change, as outlined in the approved state plan.

Supplement, not supplant is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

This means federal money must add to or enhance existing state efforts, rather than replace funding that was previously available

WHY WILL PROJECTS BE SCREENED FROM CONSIDERATION DO NOT supplant: Supplanting is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

Your proposal has nothing to do with the plan language attached to the NOFA Your proposal does not address or ignores a specific requirement of the plan language

You MUST submit these forms with your application • Budget Justification Form • Assurances • FFAT • Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form • 3 Letters of recommendation • Project director resume • Board member names • Proof of non-profit status • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

CONTACT INFORMATION

Budget and financial questions:

DD Suite questions or Issues:

Robin Shipp Senior Financial Analyst (614) 644-5544 robin.shipp@dodd.ohio.gov

Paul Jarvis Executive Director (614) 644-5545 Paul.Jarvis@dodd.ohio.gov

Gary Groom Financial Program Manager (614) 644-5541 gary.groom@dodd.ohio.gov

Program questions and all other questions until May 31: Leslie Connelly Policy Analyst (614) 644-5542 leslie.connelly@dodd.ohio.gov After May 31 call (614) 466-5205

COMMUNITY LIVING COMMITTEE GRANTS

DSP WORKFORCE EXPANSION IN EXCELLENCE This project is intended to: increase the number of DSPs in Ohio by creating new, and expand existing, pipelines into the field of I/DD. develop approaches to increase and improve the training DSPs receive. determine methods to increase he retention of DSPs.

REMEMBER: DO NOT SUPPLANT It is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 50,000.00 $ 16,666.66 $ 66,666.66

EMPOWERING INDEPENDENT LIVING

Many people with disabilities desire to live independently yet have not lived independently from their family and are not aware of all the steps to make this a reality. Few resources are available to these individuals, and they do not have the experience and knowledge of living on their own. For example, often they have not had to manage a budget, open a savings or checking account, or take care of a home. Individuals may need support to live healthy lives in the community such as meeting people, working with a DSP, staying safe, exercising, cooking healthy meals and other life skills.

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to improve the support and resources for those living away from family for the first time.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 50,000.00 $ 16,666.66 $ 66,666.66

EXPANSION OF TRANSPORTATION The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund two (2) projects to increase and improve transportation options for people with disabilities, especially in rural areas. Maximum funding for each single project is $50,000 per year.

Resources to be Invested: 2027- 2031

*Federal Matching Funds:

$ 100,000.00 (for all projects) $ 33,333.33 $ 133,333.33

REMEMBER: DO NOT SUPPLANT It is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

ODDC will provide funding for $50,000 per project each year. DO NOT ASK FOR FUNDING OVER $50,000.

PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Future planning for people with developmental disabilities involves creating a guide for leading the life they choose as independently as possible, especially when a parent or caregiver is no longer able to provide support. This process includes financial planning, benefits planning, and exploring options for housing, employment, and daily activities. It also involves building a support network of family, friends, and professionals to assist with decision-making and other needs.

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) will fund a project to assist people with disabilities and their family members in the Future Planning process by increasing the resources available to them.

A key finding from this survey indicated many families have not begun planning for their child’s future or needed additional resources on topics including: • Benefits including Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI, •

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STABLE Accounts,

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Different types of guardianships,

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Simplifying the guardianship process,

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Estate planning.

Resources to be invested: *Federal Matching Funds:

2027- 2031 $ 50,000.00 $ 16,666.66 $ 66,666.66

IMPORTANT

ODDC will support activities that build capacity and systemic change through: • outreach, • training, • research, • technical assistance, • supporting and educating communities, • interagency collaboration and coordination, demonstration of new approaches, • informing policymakers and • eliminating barriers, and • system design and redesign.

ODDC will provide funding as outlined for each year of the project. Proposals should address, if necessary: transportation, accessibility, use of technology, replication, sustainability, if the project reaches entire state or a specific region, cross-disability, and cultural diversity.

SUPPLANTING Key Aspects of the DD Act on Funds and Supplanting: •Prohibition on Supplanting: Expenditure of funds that supplant state and local funds is strictly prohibited.

•Supplement Requirement: Allotments are designated to expand and enhance services, not to fill gaps left by reduced state or local funding, notes 45 CFR § 1326.21.

•Purpose of Funds: Funds must support council activities, such as advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change, as outlined in the approved state plan.

Supplement, not supplant is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

This means federal money must add to or enhance existing state efforts, rather than replace funding that was previously available

WHY WILL PROJECTS BE SCREENED FROM CONSIDERATION DO NOT supplant: Supplanting is a federal grant requirement that prohibits using federal funds to replace (supplant) state and local funds that would otherwise be spent on the same programs or services.

Your proposal has nothing to do with the plan language attached to the NOFA Your proposal does not address or ignores a specific requirement of the plan language

You MUST submit these forms with your application • Budget Justification Form • Assurances • FFAT • Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form • 3 Letters of recommendation • Project director resume • Board member names • Proof of non-profit status • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

CONTACT INFORMATION

Budget and financial questions:

DD Suite questions or Issues:

Robin Shipp Senior Financial Analyst (614) 644-5544 robin.shipp@dodd.ohio.gov

Paul Jarvis Executive Director (614) 644-5545 Paul.Jarvis@dodd.ohio.gov

Gary Groom Financial Program Manager (614) 644-5541 gary.groom@dodd.ohio.gov

Program questions and all other questions until May 31: Leslie Connelly Policy Analyst (614) 644-5542 leslie.connelly@dodd.ohio.gov After May 31 call (614) 466-5205