The Michigan Department of Human Services received a $1,701,004 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630). This grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, supports a range of services and initiatives to enable individuals with developmental disabilities in Michigan to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration.
The services delivered through this funding include peer support, leadership development, community engagement, independent living assistance, nursing home transition support, developmental disability programs, and crisis training. The Department of Human Services has partnered with non-profit organizations like Mi Disability Righ, Wayne State University, and Disability Network Southwest Michigan as sub-awardees to provide these services. Key focus areas include empowering individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering their independence, promoting community inclusion, and facilitating systemic change to create more accessible and inclusive environments.
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