The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)

Notice of Funds Available (NOFA)

Investment Project

FFY 2009

 

ODDC invites applicants to submit proposals for the following project:

 

·        Public Awareness: Events - $40,000- $50,000

 

The grant award is contingent upon the availability of federal funds. Applicants must provide cash or in-kind “matching” funds of 33.33% in non-poverty areas and 11.11% in poverty areas.

 

Application may be obtained by visiting the website www.ddc.ohio.gov/grant/current.htm or by contacting Gary Groom, (614) 644-5541, or Carla Sykes at   (614) 644-5538

 

Proposals must be date stamped and received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, at the Council office located at 8 East Long Street, Suite 1200, Columbus, OH 43215.

 

Grant #07-1509:  Public Awareness: Events

 

Federal Award: $40,000 - $50,000.00

Minimum matching requirements:

Non-poverty Area: $13,333 - $16,667

Poverty Area: $4,444 - $5,556

 

A three-year grant to plan and implement an Annual DD Council Conference to promote awareness of Council and to educate the public, or target audience, about a major disability issue. Grantee may also assist in planning two other events per year. Events include meals, scholarships, documents in alternative formats, and nationally known speakers.

 

In an effort to build effective collaboration, Council’s Public Awareness Sub-committee will do the following:

 

ü      serve as the planning committee for the conference,

ü      determine if other outside experts should be a part of conference/event planning meeting,

ü      determine if the event will be for one or two days,

ü      decide on the topic of the event, and

ü      assist with planning two other events per year for Council. 

 

The grantee will ensure the following:

  • Accessible space is booked.
  • Registration is handled by grantee.
  • Conference is accessible to all guests.
  • All documents are provided in alternative formats.
  • Meals will be provided to all conference attendees.
  • Scholarships will be given to cover the costs for people with developmental disabilities and family members.
  • There will be a national speaker that is knowledgeable on the topic.
  • During the Event, Council’s annual Elsie Helsel and Ray Jones Memorial Awards are given to individuals selected by Council.
  • The audience must include organizations and individuals who are not in the disability field/arena.
  • Council’s banner, brochures, pamphlets and products are prominently displayed.
  • Secure at least three corporate sponsors with staff assistance.
  • Use Media sources--newspapers, magazines, journals, trade and industry publications, television, and radio to advertise event.
  • Use DD Quarterly distribution list to advertise event.
  • Seek media publicity of event.
  • Plan souvenir booklet with staff assistance.
  • Secure at least three (3) vendors at event.

 

 

 

Program Staff: Carla Sykes – (614) 644-5538; carla sykes@dmr.state.oh.us