Developmental Disabilities Council

The Developmental Disabilities Council, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a U.S. state government entity registered with the federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) as of April 2022. As a state government organization, the Council serves as the primary advocate and support system for individuals with developmental disabilities in New Mexico, working to develop and implement comprehensive services that promote independence, productivity, and community integration for this vulnerable population.

The Developmental Disabilities Council has consistently received federal grant funding through the Administration on Aging under the Developmental Disabilities Act (DD ACT) State Councils on Developmental Disabilities program (CFDA 93.630). The Council's federal grant awards demonstrate a sustained commitment to serving individuals with developmental disabilities through formula grant awards that operate on multi-year cycles. The organization received a $183,668 formula grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, following prior awards in fiscal years 2025 and 2024, all administered by the Administration on Aging within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These formula-based grants provide funding for the development and implementation of statewide systems of services and advocacy, with award amounts determined through statutory allocation formulas rather than competitive processes. The Council does not currently hold prime federal contracts and has not indicated any prime or subcontractor relationships; instead, it functions as a state-level grant recipient directly from the federal government to administer disability support and advocacy services at the state level.