Funding Opportunities

There are several types of funding opportunities available through the MD DD Council

Small Grants

The Council sets aside funds each year to invest in small, one-time-only projects or activities of a limited duration. The Council accepts unsolicited Small Grant proposals throughout the year.  Small grant awards are $2,500 or less.

Small Grants for Self-Advocacy Groups
These are Small Grants of $2,500 or less that support Advocacy Groups led by people with developmental disabilities.

Conference Participation Fund
Each year, the Council sets aside funds to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities with the cost of attending conferences.

Legislative Advocacy Support Fund

The Council also has a Legislative Advocacy Support Fund to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members in their efforts to educate and inform legislators and other policymakers on issues affecting Marylanders with developmental disabilities. The Fund will reimburse costs directly related to participation in legislative activities for which there are no other sources of support.

Requests for Proposals

The vast majority of projects that the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council invests in are funded through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

Unsolicited Grant Funds

The Council also sometimes has a limited amount of funds that it can consider investing in unsolicited innovative ideas .