Choice-Making Among Youth (Birth-14): A Foundation for a Self-Determined Life
This grant provides funding to organizations that support children with developmental disabilities and their families in developing choice-making skills to promote independence and community engagement.
Description
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is offering a grant to increase choice-making skills among children with developmental disabilities (DD) from birth to age 14, and among their parents and caregivers. The project aims to empower children with DD by fostering a sense of responsibility and autonomy, enhancing communication abilities, and contributing to community safety. The grant provides up to $300,000 per year for one organization for up to five years. Applications are due by August 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Applications submitted on time may be reviewed at the November 2024 Council meeting. Late applications will not be accepted.