Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Disabilities (Administration for Community Living) awarded $296,205 to the Office Protection & Advocacy For The Disabled under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This formula grant funds the State Protection and Advocacy (PADD) system in American Samoa, which provides comprehensive legal and human rights protection services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The PADD system operates as a designated state-level advocacy agency responsible for advancing the rights, independence, and full community participation of individuals with developmental disabilities through advocacy, information services, and systems development support.

Under this award, the recipient organization delivers protection and advocacy services that work in coordination with state planning systems to create comprehensive, coordinated service frameworks for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The funding supports the agency's capacity to obtain access to records, investigate concerns, and advocate for the legal rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. As a two-year grant award, funds must be obligated by the end of fiscal year 2026 and liquidated by the end of fiscal year 2027 in accordance with HHS regulations.