Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Disabilities awarded Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems Inc. (NMPASI) $296,205 under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) on October 1, 2025, for a two-year performance period ending September 30, 2027. This Formula Grant funds NMPASI's State Protection and Advocacy (PADD) system operations, which protects the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands. The grant supports NMPASI's capacity to deliver specialized advocacy services, investigate complaints, and ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive appropriate protections and have access to community services and integration opportunities.

As a designated state protection and advocacy agency, NMPASI leverages this federal funding as part of a comprehensive disability rights infrastructure that works in conjunction with the state's developmental disabilities council. The organization utilizes these resources to develop systems and provide direct assistance that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, community integration, and inclusion. This award represents consistent federal recognition of NMPASI's established track record as the primary advocate for vulnerable populations with disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands.