State | Organization | Notes | Link/Contact |
AL | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | The Consumer Involvement Fund. Must apply at least 30 days before the event. |
Executive Director: Darryle Powell Sr. Funding: :https://www.acdd.org/funding/
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AK | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Acting Executive Director: Patrick Reinhart Phone: (907) 269-8990 patrick.reinhart@alaska.gov https://health.alaska.gov/gcdse/pages/default.aspx |
AR | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Executive Director: Jonathan Taylor Phone/TDD: (501) 682-2897 Jonathan.Taylor@dfa.arkansas.gov DDCStaff@dfa.arkansas.gov https://gcdd.arkansas.gov/programs-funding |
CA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | $1500 limit Request must be submitted 90 days before event |
Executive Director: Aaron Carruthers
Applications can be mailed or submitted to: |
CO | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Joelle Brouner Phone/TDD: (720) 941-0176 joelle.brouner@state.co.us www.coddc.org Phone:720-941-0176 Additional questions: GetInformed@coddc.org |
CT | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Executive Director: Walt Glomb Phone: (860) 418-6160 Walter.Glomb@ct.gov Program Assistant: Donna Devin Donna.Devin@ct.gov www.ct.gov/ctcdd |
DE | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Kristin Harvey Phone: (302) 739-3333 Kristin.Harvey@Delaware.gov https://ddc.delaware.gov/ |
DC | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Alison Whyte Phone: (202) 724-8612 alison.whyte@dc.gov https://ddc.dc.gov/Other possible resources: https://ddc.dc.gov/page/community-resources-ddc |
FL | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Valerie Breen Phone: (850) 488-4180 Valerieb@fddc.org https://www.fddc.org/ fddc@fddc.org |
GA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Dottie Adams Scholarship Fund (Formerly Learning Opportunities Support Fund). Deadline: 30 days before the event. |
Executive Director: D’arcy Robb https://gcdd.org/images/NoFA/Dottie_Adams_Scholarship_Fund_Application_1.docx |
HI | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Executive Director: Daintry Bartoldus Phone: (808) 586-8100 daintry.bartoldus@doh.hawaii.gov http://hiddcouncil.org |
ID | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Conference Support Fund. All requests are limited to fifty percent (50%) of the total costs or no more than $500, whichever is the lesser amount. |
Executive Director: Christine Pisani https://icdd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Policy-111-Conference-Support-Fund.pdf |
IL | Arc of IL | Consumer Stipend Project. Offers grants to enable people with developmental disabilities and their family members to attend conferences. | https://www.thearcofil.org/about-us/programs/financial-assistance-for-trainings/ |
IL | Starnet | North or West Suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, or Lake Counties only. $200 annually. Deadline on-going. 2-6 year old w/ IEP. | https://starnetregionii.org/index.php/funding-opportunities/family-fellowship |
IN | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Consumer Education Fund: Up to $2,000 per household every two years for out of state conferences | Executive Director: Kate Barrow Phone: (317) 232-7770 KBarrow@gcpd.in.gov www.in.gov/gpcpd Funding: https://www.in.gov/gpcpd/featured-projects/consumer-education-fund/ |
IA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Conference Participation Scholarships |
Executive Director: Brooke Lovelace https://irp.cdn-website.com/dc8e72bb/files/uploaded/Conference-Sponsorhip-Guidelines-2019.pdf |
KS | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) |
To learn more about the Council’s current 5 year State Plan: https://kcdd.org/the-council/2022-2026-state-plan If Kansas families would like to learn more about Individual Sponsorships: https://kcdd.org/call-for-investments/individiual-sponsorships
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Executive Director: Sara Hart Weir KCDD staff will perform a cursory review of the proposal and forward to the KCDD Executive Committee for review. Applicants can complete the application below: |
KY | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Program Manager: Jennifer Hicks Phone: (502) 564-7841 Jennifer.Hicks@ky.gov ccdd@ky.gov https://ccdd.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx |
LA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Amy Deaville Phone: (225) 342-6804 Amy.Deaville@la.gov https://laddc.org/ |
ME | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly |
Executive Director: Nancy Cronin Grant main: https://www.maineddc.org/index.php/grants
https://www.maineddc.org/images/PDFs/Small_Grant_-_Innovative_Ideas_Guidelines_rev_April20.pdf |
MD | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) | The amount requested must be $1,000 or less. Funding helps cover the cost of attending a conference outside of Maryland. Small grants help cover costs like registration fees, travel, and hotels. | Executive Director: Rachel London rlondon@md-council.org info@md-council.org Phone: (410) 767-3670 www.md-council.orghttps://www.md-council.org/funding/small-grants/ |
MA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Council Empowerment Funds Program |
Executive Director: Dan Shannon Funding:https://www.mass.gov/service-details/council-empowerment-funds-program |
MI | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Empowerment Fund |
Funding:https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/developmentaldisability/empowerment-fund/empowerment-fund-application
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MN | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. |
Executive Director: Colleen Wieck All of our RFPs can be found here: https://mn.gov/mnddc/council/rfp-grants.html |
MS | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Charles Hughes Phone: (601) 359-6238 charles.hughes@dmh.ms.gov www.mscdd.org |
MO | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Submit a Conference Sponsorship Request. | Executive Director: Vicky Davidson Phone: (573) 751-8611 moddc@moddcouncil.org www.moddcouncil.orgFunding: https://moddcouncil.org/grants-nofas/ Application: https://moddcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Conference-Sponsorship-Requests-2022.docx |
MT | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Deborah Swingley Phone: (406) 443-4332 Fax: 406-443-4192 deborah@mtcdd.org www.mtcdd.org |
NE | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Kristen Larsen Phone: (402) 471-2330 dhhs.ddcouncil@nebraska.gov http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/DD-Planning-Council.aspx |
NV | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Consumer Education Fund. | Executive Director: Catherine Nielsen Phone: (775) 684-8619 cmnielsen@dhhs.nv.gov www.nevadaddcouncil.orghttps://www.in.gov/gpcpd/featured-projects/consumer-education-fund/ |
NH | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre Phone: (603) 271-3236 Isadora.Rodriguez-Legendre@ddc.nh.gov www.nhddc.org |
NJ | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Mercedes Witowsky Phone: (609) 292-3745 njcdd@njcdd.org https://njcdd.org/ |
NM | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | New Mexico Executive Director: Alice Liu McCoy Phone: (505) 841-4519 aliceliu.mccoy@ddc.nm.gov www.nmddpc.com |
NY | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | New York Executive Interim Director: Vicki Hiffa Phone: (518) 486-7505 information@ddpc.ny.gov www.ddpc.ny.gov |
NC | ARC | You can check back for updates on the program or contact directly | https://www.arcnc.org/contact |
NC | CAP/C | You can check back for updates on the program | |
NC | Council for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Jean Wolff-Rossi Fund – Up to $800 per person for participation in out-of-state conferences. | |
ND | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | The Consumer Leadership Fund supports family participation in conferences. $ ranges based on in/out of state and members attending. |
Executive Director: Julie Horntvedt https://www.nd.gov/scdd/grants
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OH | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | There are no funds currently available however you can subscribe to receive email updates so you know when funds become available or simply check back to the website provided. |
Executive Director: Carolyn Knight Ohio projects and grants main page for DDC: https://ddc.ohio.gov/projects-and-grants/notice-of-funds-available/notice-of-funds-available |
OH | The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities | Family Support Program | To check eligibility: 216-736-2673 or Intake@cuyahogabdd.org https://cuyahogabdd.org/dd-services/family-supports-program/ |
OK | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Consumer Involvement / Professional Development Fund will support upto 75% of the total trip, asking for a 25% match. This match can be from other organizations, the individual, etc. | Executive Director: Jen Randle Phone: (405) 521-4984 staff@okddc.ok.gov www.okddc.ok.govFunding: https://okddc.ok.gov/consumer-involvement-fund |
OR | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or call 800-292-4154 to check availability. | Executive Director: Leslie Sutton Phone: (503) 945-9941 Leslie.Sutton@ocdd.org https://www.ocdd.org/ 971-204-8824 or info@ocdd.org |
PA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Leaf Scholarships. Up to $750 per person/per year. | Pennsylvania Executive Director: Lisa Tesler Phone: (717) 787-6057 Contact form via email: https://www.paddc.org/contact/ www.paddc.org Funding: https://www.paddc.org/grant-funding-opportunities/leaf-scholarships/ |
PA | Achieva | Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund | https://www.achieva.info/rosenthalfund |
RI | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Executive Director: Kevin Nerney Phone: (401) 737-1238 KevinNerney@riddc.org www.riddc.org |
SC | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Executive Director: Valarie Bishop Phone: (803) 734-0465 Valarie.Bishop@admin.sc.govwww.scddc.state.sc.us |
SD | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) | Travel Assistance Fund |
https://dhs.sd.gov/cdd.aspx
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TN | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) |
Scholarship Fund. You can also download the application and send it via email to Cathlyn.K.Smith@tn.gov. Call 615.532.6556. Must apply at least 30 days before the conference. |
Executive Director: Lauren Pearcy
Apply on-line: Additional info: |
TN | Katie Beckett Program (wavier program) | For children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs. This program has two parts, A and B, and will provide services and/or help pay for medical care that private insurance does not cover.You must be on the waiver in order to apply for conference benefit |
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbx596v5ebhxw90/Katie%20Beckett%20Program%20rev%2006.03.21.pdf?dl=0 |
TX | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | Stipends available for conferences held in Texas. Note that TCDD does not approve stipends for out of state events. | Executive Director: Beth Stalvey Phone: (512) 437-5432 tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov www.tcdd.texas.govhttps://tcdd.texas.gov/grants/funding-available/conference-and-event-stipends/ |
UT | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) |
Empowerment Funds |
Executive Director: Libby Oseguera
Application: https://utahddcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Empowerment-Fund-Application.pdf |
VT | Developmental Disabilities Council (CDD) |
As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Executive Director: Kirsten Murphy Phone: (802) 828-1310 kirsten.murphy@vermont.gov www.ddc.vermont.govvtddc@vermont.gov 1-802-828-1310 |
VA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Virginia Executive Director: Teri Morgan Phone: (804) 786-0016 Teri.Morgan@vbpd.virginia.gov info@vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org |
VI | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Virgin Islands Executive Director: Yvonne Peterson Phone: (340) 773-2323 Ext. 2137 www.dhs.gov.vi/disabilities |
WA | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | Washington Executive Director: Brandi Monts Phone: (360) 586-3560 brandi.monts@ddc.wa.gov www.ddc.wa.gov |
WV | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | West Virginia Executive Director: Steve Wiseman Phone: (304) 558-0416 steve.a.wiseman@wv.gov www.ddc.wv.gov |
WI | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Wisconsin Executive Director: Beth Swedeen Phone: (608) 266-7826 beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov www.wi-bpdd.org |
WY | Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) | As of Jan 2023, The Council does not provide direct assistance. | Wyoming Executive Director: Shannon Buller Phone: (307) 777-7230 wgcdd@wyo.gov https://wgcdd.wyo.gov/ |
Multiple State | You can check back for updates on the program at or contact directly | https://supportstofamilies.org/about/history/ | |