Event Details

Date:	Jun 10 - Aug 10, 2011
Location:
URL:	http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/grants_projects/rfp2011-06.asp
Organization:	The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD)
Contact:	Wendy Jones
Phone:	(512) 437-5411
Email:	Wendy.Jones@tcdd.state.tx.us

Health and Fitness for People with Developmental Disabilities #2011-06

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is established by and funded under federal and state law. The mission of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is to create change so that all people with disabilities are fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. The Council is responsible for developing a State Plan and approving grant projects to carry out objectives in the State Plan.

This announces the intention of TCDD to award funds for up to two projects that will demonstrate how appropriate supports may help people with developmental disabilities to participate in exercise and nutrition programs to help achieve their health and fitness goals. Up to $250,000 per year for up to five years for each of two projects is expected to be available for projects funded under this Announcement.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm Central Time, Wednesday, August 10, 2011. For questions about this Request for Proposal (RFP), call Wendy Jones at (512) 437-5411 or e-mail Wendy.Jones@tcdd.state.tx.us.

The online application packet specific to this RFP is available on the TCDD website or may be requested in writing by U.S. mail, fax, or e-mail. Send written requests for application packets to Jeri Barnard, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, 6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78741-7509; fax (512) 437-5434; or e-mail Jerianne.Barnard@tcdd.state.tx.us. Application packets must be requested in writing or downloaded from the Internet.

Individuals and/or organizations wishing to collaborate with others to develop a proposal may post their contact information on the TCDD website and/or contact others who have posted information.

Project Description:

Up to two organizations will be funded to implement activities in at least one site each. If multiple applications are determined to be fundable and are of comparable quality, preference will be given to organizations expressing the will and the ability to implement project activities in more than one site, particularly if one of the chosen sites is a rural area.

Any organization funded through this RFP will work with other organizations to demonstrate:

* How to provide individualized, inclusive recreational fitness programs to people with developmental disabilities to assist them to reach their goals in fitness, recreation, and overall wellness.

* How to provide training and/or technical assistance to enable service clubs and volunteer organizations to, if necessary, alter their culture and activities to support full and equal participation by people with developmental disabilities in a way that will promote participation in recreational programs based on interest and wellness goals.