Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Rhode Island received a $700,314 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 Rhode Island State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), which is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive, coordinated plans and systems of services designed to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The funding enables the SCDD to conduct state-level planning and systems development activities that promote independence, productivity, integration, and community inclusion for this population.

The award is part of a nationwide federal initiative distributed to designated state agencies across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The SCDD utilizes these formula grant funds to support advocacy efforts, systems coordination, and capacity-building activities that protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities while advancing comprehensive service delivery frameworks. As a formula grant, the award amount is determined through a statutory allocation methodology established by the Administration on Aging, with two-year performance periods and standard federal compliance requirements including audit provisions for recipients expending $750,000 or more in annual federal awards.