Formula Grant 2601WASCDD

The Washington State Department of Commerce received a $2,087,524 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 funding supports the establishment and operation of comprehensive systems of services and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Washington State, enabling service recipients to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration while safeguarding their legal and human rights.

Under this award, the Department of Commerce delivers a range of core advocacy and support services, including legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, community integration initiatives, investigation of abuse and neglect, voting access facilitation, and systems change efforts. The department may sub-award portions of the funding to local non-profit organizations, community providers, and government entities to implement these targeted programs at the regional and local levels. All funds must be obligated by the end of fiscal year 2027 and liquidated by fiscal year 2028, with recipients required to maintain federal audit compliance and three-year record retention standards as specified under 2 CFR 200 and 45 CFR Part 75.