Federal Grant Award Summary

The Montana Department of Commerce received a $176,250 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Aging under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) in developing and implementing a comprehensive system of services and advocacy initiatives designed to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration.

The funded activities encompass legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, community integration initiatives, investigation of abuse and neglect, voting access facilitation, and systems change efforts. As a formula-based allocation distributed to designated state agencies on a biennial basis, these funds enable the SCDD to deliver direct services either through internal capacity or through sub-awards to local non-profit organizations, community providers, and government entities throughout Montana. The program emphasizes enhancing self-determination and personal growth while protecting the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.