FY2026 (padd) DD act state protection & advocacy systems

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $1.370 million to Disability Rights New Jersey on October 1, 2025, under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630), a formula grant supporting protection and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Disability Rights New Jersey, the designated Protection and Advocacy system for New Jersey, delivers legal advocacy, investigative services, and rights protection for individuals with disabilities. The organization provides legal representation, investigates allegations of abuse and neglect, ensures protection of legal and human rights, and facilitates community integration and vocational services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the state. The award funds New Jersey's participation in the federal protection and advocacy system, enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, and meaningful community integration.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in New Jersey. The organization receives sub-awards from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to extend assistive technology application support and workforce development initiatives. As a non-federal entity obligated to expend $750,000 or more in federal awards annually, Disability Rights New Jersey is subject to single or program-specific audit requirements and must retain records for at least three years or longer if findings remain unresolved.