National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality Receives $800,000 Grant

Strategic Insights -

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a grant notice to establish the National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality. The center aims to build the capacity of communities across the nation to be more inclusive and culturally competent towards individuals with disabilities. With a focus on addressing systemic ableism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, the center will increase knowledge and awareness of health equity and other topics identified by the grantee.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced the availability of FY 2022 funds for a cooperative agreement to create and maintain a national resource center on disability, equity, and intersectionality.
  • The center will focus on building the capacity of communities to be more inclusive and culturally competent towards individuals with disabilities, with a specific emphasis on addressing systemic ableism, racism, and other forms of discrimination.
  • The center will provide resources to increase equitable access for people with marginalized identities through various methods, including cross-cultural and cross-disability exchanges, research translation, and tool development.
  • The target audience for the center includes individuals with disabilities, their families, providers, and systems of services and supports.
  • The grant has been awarded as a cooperative agreement, with a funding ceiling of $800,000 and an expected number of awards of 1.

Statistics:

  • $800,000: The award ceiling for the cooperative agreement.
  • 1: The expected number of awards for the grant.
  • 5 years: The duration of the grant, with a specified focus on addressing systemic ableism, racism, and other forms of discrimination.
  • 501(c)(3) status: The type of non-profit organizations eligible to apply for the grant, excluding institutions of higher education.

Sources:

  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • Grants.gov
  • HT Live
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.