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Eligible: Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

Apply by Jul 23, 2026

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$120,000 - $120,000

DDC Legislative Education, Information and Tools Program (LEIT)

From WA Department of Commerce

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is accepting proposals for the Legislative Engagement, Information and Tools program. This two-year project provides $120,000 per year, with the option to renew each year through September 2031. The goal of the program is to help people with developmental disabilities and their families have a stronger voice in public policy, protect their rights, improve fair access to services and support culturally responsive, community-driven systems. Activities include advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      DDC Legislative Education, Information and Tools Program (LEIT)

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $240,000

    • Number of Awards

      1 per year, renewable for up to 5 years

    • Award Range

      $120,000 - $120,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Environmental Justice
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Environmental Justice, Resilience

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • Organizations and entities with experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
      • Applicants must have capacity to support culturally responsive and community-driven systems

      Eligible Activities

      • Advocacy
      • Capacity building
      • Systemic change activities

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Applicants are highly encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference on June 8, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via the Washington State WEBs Solicitation Management System. All proposals must demonstrate the ability to provide advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      May 27, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Jul 23, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

    • Period of Performance Start

      Sep 10, 2026

    • Publish Date

      May 27, 2026

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