The federal Formula Grant award of $349,237 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program (CFDA 93.138). The award recipient, Virgin Islands Advocacy Inc., doing business as The Disability Rights, is a minority-owned non-profit organization located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding supports the organization's efforts to protect and advocate for the civil and legal rights of individuals with mental illness through legal representation, investigation of abuse and neglect, ensuring voting rights, facilitating community integration, and promoting access to assistive technologies and rehabilitative services. Virgin Islands Advocacy Inc. collaborates with Cornell University as a key sub-recipient, providing outreach, training, technical assistance, and logistical support for disability rights projects. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $63.5k | 5/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $58.4k | 1/30/25 | ||
| Not listed | $58.4k | 1/30/25 | ||
| Not listed | $56.3k | 11/6/24 | ||
| Not listed | $56.3k | 11/6/24 |