The DDC is not currently accepting applications for Innovation Grants. Below are the grant awards made in FY20 and FY21.
Check back for opportunities in the near future.
FY21 Innovation Grant
Organization: Best Buddies International
Project Title: Promoting Healthy Relationships & Understanding Sexuality for DC Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Best Buddies Friendship Programs
Amount: $10,000
FY21 Grant Awarded Under the State Plan Goal of Employment
Organization: STEMSkills
Project Title: STEMSkills Online
Amount: $10,000
FY21 Grant Awarded Under the State Plan Goal of Employment
Organization: Advocates for Justice and Education
Project Title: IDEA Accessibility Project
Amount: $8,000
FY20 COVID-19 Relief Grants
| Organization | Name of project | Grant |
| Project ReDirect | Technology for Job Readiness and Development | $8,910 |
| Quality Trust | Technology for Advocacy and Social Connection | $8,000 |
| RCM of Washington | Technology for Next Chapter Book Club Participation | $3,200 |
| SchoolTalk DC | Social Connectors to Reduce Social Isolation | $8,162 |
| Institute for Educational Leadership | Virtual Youth Advocacy and Social Connection | $9,452 |
In total, the DD Council invested $37,724 into reducing social isolation and maximizing communication during the public health emergency!
FY20 Innovation Grant Winners
Organization: Advocates for Justice and Education
Project Title: IDEA Accessibility Project
Amount: $8,000
FY20 COVID-19 Relief Grants
| Organization | Name of project | Grant |
| L'Arche | My Voice: Amplifying the Voice of People with ID in the Medical System | $20,000.00 |
| Institute for Educational Leadership | Youth Advocacy & Leadership: Creating a Toolkit for Legislative Advocacy | $18,689.25 |
| RCM of Washington | Social Circle Peer Mentoring Program | $8,625.00 |
| DC Association for Special Education | Promoting Healthy Relationships with DC Youth with DD | $5,765.75 |
| The Arc of DC | Increasing Employment in the Ethiopian Community | $11,000.00 |
In total, the DD Council invested $64,080 into these innovative ideas in our community!