The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded a $1,389,859 Formula Grant under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) to Oficina De Proteccion Y Defensa De Personas Con Impedimentos De PR, the designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in Puerto Rico. This grant, with a performance period from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026, supports the organization in providing a comprehensive range of services to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration. The funded services include legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, rehabilitation, and community integration initiatives. As the state-level Protection and Advocacy organization, Oficina De Proteccion Y Defensa De Personas Con Impedimentos De PR utilizes this federal formula grant, along with other specialized grants, to investigate incidents of abuse and neglect, provide legal representation, ensure voting rights, and facilitate access to critical technologies and services that promote independence and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and other impediments across Puerto Rico.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $455.0k | 5/13/25 | ||
| Not listed | $191.1k | 1/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $191.1k | 1/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $184.2k | 10/28/24 | ||
| Not listed | $184.2k | 10/28/24 |