Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The CNMI Council On Developmental Disabilities received a $364,703 formula grant award from the Administration on Aging under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This award supports the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) component of the program, which is part of the Northern Mariana Islands' designated state system for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Through this funding, the organization develops and implements comprehensive plans for coordinated services and advocacy activities designed to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in their communities. Key services include systems development and coordination, advocacy support, and planning initiatives that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The award represents the organization's continued participation in the federally-mandated SCDD program, which provides essential planning and advocacy infrastructure at the state level.