ADMINISTRATION ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

**NATIONAL NETWORK OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN**

## DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE

**APPLIES TO**: The National Network of University Centers for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and
Service whose project periods expire June 30, 2003.

**ACTION:** This Program Announcement provides guidance for the
preparation and submission of a grant application for funding to assist
in the administration and operation of the Center\'s program.

**DEADLINE:** The closing date and time for receipt of the application
is 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on March 31, 2003. See below under
"What Is Application Deadline?" for further details.

**INQUIRIES TO:** Jennifer Johnson, Program Specialist

> Administration on Developmental Disabilities

####  Program Development Division 

> Mail Stop: HHH 300-F
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> 370 L\'Enfant Promenade, S. W.

####  Washington, D.C. 20447 

####  Phone: 202-690-5982 

#####  Fax: 202-690-6904 

#  E-mail: jjohnson@acf.hhs.gov 

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## FY 2003 Program Announcement

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## National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

####### Education, Research, and Service (Center)

## Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)

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## Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

This program announcement contains instructions and materials for the
submission of the fiscal year 2003 grant application for the National
Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, and Service. This announcement invites
applications for a five-year project period. Funding for the first-year
budget period is July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004. The following materials
are enclosed:

FY 2003 Program Announcement

Overview of the Application Process

Project Description Instructions

Evaluation Criteria

Glossary of Terms Used in This Announcement

Eligible Applicants

Standard Forms, Assurances and Certifications

Application Checklist

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### **According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. This program announcement contains the following information collections:** 

**Uniform Project Description**

**OMB Control Number 0970-0139; Expiration date: 12/31/2003**

**Standard Form 424**

# **OMB Control Number 0348-0043** 

**Standard Form 424A**

**OMB Control Number 0348-0044**

**Certification Regarding Lobbying; Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
OMB Control Number 0348-0046**

**Assurances-Non-Construction Programs OMB Control Number 0348-0040**

**Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters-Primary Covered Transactions**

# **Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements** 

**Public Reporting Burden for this collection of information is
estimated to average 50 hours per** **response, including reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining data needed, and reviewing the
collection of information.**

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## OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

**The instructions for preparation of an application follow this
overview. An application checklist is provided following the
instructions. All requirements for the Program Announcement are based on
the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
and adhere to the format of the Uniform Program Description as required
by the Administration for Children and Families.**

**[Who Is Eligible to Apply?]{.underline}**

Eligibility under this announcement is limited to current ADD-sponsored
Centers whose project period expires on June 30, 2003. The purpose of
this program announcement is to award grant funds to 17 eligible
entities designated as Centers as identified in this announcement. The
Centers shall be interdisciplinary education, research, and public
service units of university or public or not-for-profit entities
associated with universities that engage in core functions of
pre-service training, community services, research, and dissemination of
information.

**[What Funding Is Available for 2003?]{.underline}**

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) expects to award
17 grants under this announcement for \$382,888 each, contingent on the
availability of funds.

**[What Is the Length of the Project Period?]{.underline}**

This announcement is soliciting applications for five-year project
periods. Awards will be made for a one-year budget period, throughout
the five years of the project period.

A grantee will be expected to keep ACF informed of all developments of
the project with progress reports and correspondence. A grantee
performing in a satisfactory manner will be awarded a continuation
grant, contingent on the availability of funds. ACF anticipates that
grantees will receive this notification of the continuation funding no
later than 100 days prior to expiration of each annual budget period. An
application for a continuation grant funded under these awards beyond
the one-year budget period but within the five-year project period will
be entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject
to availability of funds and satisfactory performance and progress of
the grantee.

**[What Is the Grantee Share of the Project Costs?]{.underline}**

A grantee must match \$1 for every \$3 requested in Federal funding to
provide at least 25 percent of the total costs of the project (each
budget year) except if project activities or products target individuals
with disabilities in urban or rural poverty areas, in which case the
Federal share may not exceed 90 percent of the project\'s necessary
costs. The total approved cost of the project is the sum of the ACF
share and the non-Federal share.

The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions,
although the applicant is encouraged to meet its match through cash
contributions. In order to meet the 25 percent match, a project
requesting \$382,888 in Federal funds for a one-year budget period must
include a match of at least \$127,630 (\$1 match for every \$3 in
Federal funding) for the one-year budget period and the same amount in
subsequent years. (\$1,914,440 in total Federal funds for the five-year
project period will require a total match of at least \$638,150 for the
five-year project.) \$382,888 plus \$127,630 is the total amount of
funding. If approved for funding, the grantee will be held accountable
for commitments of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the
required amount will result in the disallowance of unmatched Federal
funds.

**[What Budqet Information Is Required?]{.underline}**

The applicant shall develop a full budget, including a completed SF
424A, \"Budget Information\--Non-Construction Programs,\" a detailed
budget breakdown by object class categories listed in the SF 424A,
Section B, and a narrative budget justification, for a twelve-month
budget period. The SF 424 forms are provided below in this announcement.
The applicant must include the twelve-month Federal budget under Column
(1), the twelve-month non-Federal budget under Column (2), and the total
twelve-month budget under Column (5) of the SF 424A. The applicant shall
use the three-column approach when preparing the detailed budget
breakdown. For the remaining four years of the requested project period,
the applicant must complete SF 424A, Section E, indicating the total
forecasted budget for each year. The applicant must also provide a lump
sum figure for non-Federal contributions for the second through fifth
years of the project on SF 424A, Section C.

If the procurement policy of an applicant's institution includes an
equipment definition other than the current Federal definition, a copy
of the institution\'s current definition should be included in the
application.

For Item 16 on Standard Form 424, the applicant should note that a
Center\'s submissions are exempt from Executive Order 12372.

**[What Is the Indirect Costs Limitation?]{.underline}**

Due to the nature of this grant, we strongly encourage you to limit your
Indirect charges to the lesser of the institution\'s actual indirect
costs or 8% of total allowable direct costs, exclusive of equipment,
tuition and stipends, rental of space, contracts or sub-grants in excess
of \$25,000 one time per contract or sub-grant and renovation and
alteration. A copy of the university\'s current Indirect Cost Rate
Agreement should be included in the application.

**[How Should Proof of Non-Profit Status Be Indicated?]{.underline}**

Any non-profit organization submitting an application must submit proof
of the non-profit status in its application at the time of submission.
The non-profit agency can accomplish this by providing a copy of the
applicant\'s listing in the Internal Revenue Service\'s (IRS) most
recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501 (c) (3)
of the IRS code [or]{.underline} by providing a copy of the currently
valid IRS tax exemption certificate, [or]{.underline} by providing a
copy of the articles of incorporation bearing the seal of the State in
which the corporation or association is domiciled.

**[What Is the Application Deadline?]{.underline}**

A **mailed application** shall be considered as meeting an announced
deadline if it is received on or before 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2003, at:

> Administration for Children and Families
>
> Office of Grants Management
>
> **370 L\'Enfant Promenade, S.W.**
>
> Washington, D.C. 20447

###### **ATTN: Lois Hodge,**

###### **Application for University Center Grant** 

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The applicant is responsible for mailing its application well in
advance, when using all mail services, to ensure that the application is
received on or before the deadline time and date. The applicant is
cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not always deliver on
time.

An **application** **hand carried** by an applicant, an applicant
courier, another representative of the applicant, or by an
overnight/express mail courier shall be considered as meeting the
announced deadline if it is received on or before March 31, 2003,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., during the weekday
(excluding Federal holidays) at:

> Administration for Children and Families
>
> Office of Grants Management
>
> **901 D Street, SW, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor**
>
> Washington, D.C. 20024
>
> **ATTN: Lois Hodge,**
>
> **Application for University Center Grant**

ACF will not accommodate transmission of an application by fax or
through other electronic media. Therefore, an application faxed or
electronically transmitted to ACF will not be accepted regardless of
date or time of submission and receipt. An application that does not
meet the criteria above will be considered a late application.

ACF may extend the deadline for all applicants because of acts of God
such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or when there is a widespread
disruption of the mails. However, if ACF does not extend the deadline
for all applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any
applicants.

**[What Are Page Limitations for Applications?]{.underline}**

The project description must not exceed 50 double-spaced, numbered,
typed pages including an abstract and a table of contents. Any
application which exceeds the page limit requirement will have the
additional pages removed from the application prior to the review. The
type must not be smaller than 12 pitch or a point size of 12.

The Appendix must not exceed 40 pages. Supplementary material, intended
to provide examples of activities, may be included in the Appendix for
reviewers but shall adhere to the page limit requirement.

The Appendix must be included with the original and the two copies of
the application.

**[What Is the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program
Number?]{.underline}**

The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program number to be
entered in Item 10 of Standard Form 424 is 93.632.

**[What Assurances Are Required to Accompany an
Application?]{.underline}**

The applicant must provide the following assurances required by Section
154 (a) (3) of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of
Rights Act of 2000 (the Act). The application must contain assurances
that the entity designated as the Center will

-   meet regulatory standards for Centers as established by the
    Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services;

-   address the projected goals, and carry out goal-related activities,
    based on data- driven strategic planning and in a manner consistent
    with the objectives of the Act that

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-   are developed in collaboration with the consumer advisory committee;

-   are consistent with, and to the extent feasible complement and
    further, the State Developmental Disabilities Council goals
    contained in the State plan and the goals of the State protection
    and advocacy system;

-   goals will be reviewed and revised annually as necessary to address
    emerging trends and needs;

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-   use the funds made available through the grant to supplement, and
    not supplant, the funds that would otherwise be made available;

-   protect the legal and human rights of all individuals with
    developmental disabilities (especially those individuals under State
    guardianship) who are involved in activities carried out under
    programs assisted by the Act;

-   establish or maintain a consumer advisory committee:

-   consisting of a majority of members with developmental disabilities
    and family members,

-   representatives of the State protection and advocacy system, State
    Council, a self-advocacy organization described in Section
    124(c)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of the Act, organizations that may include
    parent training and information centers assisted under section 682
    or 683 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
    1482, 1483); entities carrying out activities in assistive
    technology authorized under section 101 or 102 of the Assistive
    Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3011, 3012), relevant State
    agencies, and other community groups concerned with the welfare of
    individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;

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-   that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the State; and

-   that shall consult with the Director of the Center regarding the
    five-year plan, participate in an annual review, and comment on
    progress in meeting projected goals; and meet as often as necessary,
    but at a minimum of twice during each grant year.

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-   to the extent possible, utilize the infrastructure and resources
    obtained through funds made available under the grant to leverage
    additional public and private funds to successfully achieve the
    projected goals developed in the five-year plan;

-   have a director with appropriate academic credentials, demonstrated
    leadership, expertise in managing grants and contracts, and the
    ability to leverage public and private funds; and allocate adequate
    staff time to carry out activities related to each of the core
    functions; and

-   educate, and disseminate information related to the purpose of this
    Act to, the legislature of the State in which the Center is located,
    and to Members of Congress from such State.

**[Where Can Application Materials Be Found?]{.underline}**

All instructions and forms required for this application are included in
the announcement. Additional copies my be obtained by writing or
telephoning ADD Program Development Division, Administration for
Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Mail Stop: HHH
300-F, Washington, D.C. 20447, Attention: Jennifer Johnson, (202)
690-5982.

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###### **[Introduction]{.underline}** 

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
assures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families participate in the design of and have access to needed
community services, individualized supports, and other forms of
assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity,
and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life through
programs administered by the Administration on Developmental
Disabilities.

Note that in accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 there are new requirements for responding
to this Announcement. They are incorporated in the description of
criteria to be used in evaluating the applications. An applicant will be
required to make any necessary changes in five-year plans to conform
them to the final regulations on Indicators of Progress.

The applicant is to include a one-page abstract/summary to describe the
overall objectives, background, and significance of the project. A table
of contents must be included following the abstract/summary.

**PROJECT DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS**

**[SECTION 1: OBJECTIVES AND NEED FOR ASSISTANCE]{.underline}**

Clearly identify the physical, economic, social, financial,
institutional, and/or other problem(s) requiring a solution. The need
for assistance must be demonstrated and the principal and subordinate
objectives of the project must be clearly stated; supporting
documentation, such as letters of support and testimonials from
concerned interests other than the applicant, may be included. Any
relevant data based on planning studies should be included or referred
to in the endnotes/footnotes. Incorporate demographic data and
participant/beneficiary information, as needed. In developing the
project description, the applicant may volunteer or be requested to
provide information on the total range of projects currently being
conducted and supported (or to be initiated), some of which may be
outside the scope of the program announcement.

**[SECTION 2: APPROACH]{.underline}**

Outline a plan of action which describes the scope and detail of how the
proposed work will be accomplished. Account for all functions or
activities identified in the application. Cite factors which might
accelerate or decelerate the work and state your reason for taking the
proposed approach rather than others. Describe any unusual features of
the project such as design or technological innovations, reductions in
cost or time, or extraordinary social and community involvement.

Provide quantitative monthly or quarterly projections of the
accomplishments to be achieved for each function or activity in such
terms as the number of people to be served and the number of activities
accomplished. When accomplishments cannot be quantified by activity or
function, list them in chronological order to show the schedule of
accomplishments and their target dates.

If any data are to be collected, maintained, and/or disseminated,
clearance may be required from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). This clearance pertains to any "collection of information that is
conducted or sponsored by ACF."

List organizations, cooperating entities, consultants, or other key
individuals who will work on the project along with a short description
of the nature of their effort or contribution.

###### **[SECTION 3: ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILES]{.underline}**

Provide information on the applicant organization(s) and cooperating
partners such as organizational charts, financial statements, audit
reports or statements from CPAs/Licensed Public Accountants, Employer
Identification Numbers, names of bond carriers, contact persons and
telephone numbers, child care licenses and other documentation of
professional accreditation, information on compliance with
Federal/State/local government standards, documentation of experience in
the program area, and other pertinent information. Any non-profit
organization submitting an application must submit proof of its
non-profit status in its application at the time of submission. The
non-profit agency can accomplish this by providing a copy of the
applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent
list of tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c) (3) of the
IRS code, [or]{.underline} by providing a copy of the currently valid
IRS tax exemption certificate, [or]{.underline} by providing a copy of
the articles of incorporation bearing the seal of the State in which the
corporation or association is domiciled.

**[SECTION 4: RESULTS AND BENEFITS EXPECTED]{.underline}**

Identify the results and benefits to be derived. Examples:

> As a result of training activities in the area of child care, trainees
> will be competent to address issues of inclusion of children with
> disabilities in child care programs. Supervisors will be competent to
> evaluate trainees' competence with respect to inclusion of children
> with disabilities in child care activities. Families will indicate
> satisfaction with the work of trainees with respect to inclusion and
> will have increasing competence in advocating and planning for
> improvements in service. The network of participants in systemic
> change will achieve improvements in the lives of children with
> disabilities and their families through capacity building,
> collaboration, and culturally competent delivery of services.

###### **[SECTION 5: BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION]{.underline}**

Provide line item detail and detailed calculations for each budget
object class identified on the Budget Information form. Detailed
calculations must include estimation methods, quantities, unit costs,
and other similar quantitative detail sufficient for the calculation to
be duplicated. The detailed budget must also include a breakout by the
funding sources identified in Block 15 of the SF-424.

Provide a narrative budget justification that describes how the
categorical costs are derived. Discuss the necessity, reasonableness,
and allocability of the proposed costs.

# **Appendix** 

The applicant is required to provide the following additional
information. (Note that all pages beyond the appendix page limit of 40
pages will be removed from the application prior to the review process.)

-   Provide a plan for distributing reports and other project outputs to
    colleagues and the public. A description of the kind, volume, and
    timing of distribution should be included.

-   Include the Center\'s mission statement describing the major
    purposes of the Center with respect to function, program philosophy,
    values, and any unique characteristics.

-   Provide the written agreement detailing the Center and university
    relationship.

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-   Supplementary material, such as material intended to provide
    examples of activities or letters of support and testimonials from
    concerned interests other than the applicant, may be included in the
    Appendix.

-   The applicant must list organizations, cooperating entities,
    consultants or other key individuals who will work on the project
    along with a short description of the nature of their effort or
    contribution.

-   Brief resumes of current and proposed staff, as well as job
    descriptions, should be included. Resumes must indicate the position
    that the individual will fill, and each position description must
    specifically describe the job as it relates to the proposed
    position.

-   The applicant is required to describe procedures developed to assure
    compliance with section 107 of the Act which requires affirmative
    action in the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities
    on the same terms and conditions of such individuals under section
    504 of title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and title I of the
    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 that govern employment.

**[Evaluation of Applications]{.underline}**

The application will be reviewed by a maximum of three non-Federal peer
reviewers. The peer review panel will include individuals with
qualifications based on expertise and experience. The results of the
peer evaluation will assist the ADD Commissioner in assessing program
strengths and weaknesses as well as progress in meeting program
goals/outcomes.

The following section of this announcement provides the evaluation
criteria to be used by reviewers. Each reviewer receives a form showing
these criteria and providing space for comments and for scores by
section reflecting the reviewer's evaluation of strengths and
weaknesses.

The following five criteria will be used to review and evaluate each
application. The applicant should address each criterion in the project
application. The point values (summing up to 100) indicate the maximum
numerical weight each criterion will be accorded in the review process.

**[EVALUATION CRITERIA]{.underline}**

**[SECTION 1: OBJECTIVES AND NEED FOR ASSISTANCE]{.underline} [Maximum
25 Points]{.underline}**

**Elements to be included in the application:**

The applicant is required to submit a five-year plan which shall develop
a process for identifying and reporting of progress achieved in one or
more areas of emphasis through advocacy, capacity building, and systemic
change activities undertaken by the Center. At a minimum, progress shall
be measured through the following:

1.  The satisfaction of individuals with developmental disabilities with
    the advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities.

2.  The extent to which the advocacy, capacity building, and systemic
    change activities provided results through improvements.

3.  The extent to which collaboration was achieved in the areas of
    advocacy, capacity building and systemic change.

The applicant must describe the significant features and components of
the program. This description should include the goals and objectives,
history of the program, characteristics of the client population,
geographic location, context, and services provided.

**How this section will be scored with respect to strengths and
weaknesses:**

**16 points**

-   Rationale is provided for project goals directly related to the four
    core functions (training, community services and technical
    assistance, research, and dissemination) of the Center in one or
    more selected areas of emphasis (quality assurance, education and
    early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing,
    transportation, and recreation and other services available or
    offered to individuals in a community, including formal and informal
    community supports, that affect their quality of life).

**8 points**

-   Relevant data are included or referenced to identify problems and
    needs.

**1 point**

-   Maps or other graphic aids are attached indicating the precise
    location of the Center and other areas to be served by the proposed
    activities.

**[SECTION 2: APPROACH]{.underline} [Maximum 40 Points ]{.underline}**

# **Elements to be included in the application:**

# The applicant must describe goals that are measurable with stated outcomes. The applicant is required to identify and discuss all proposed collaboration activities with the State Developmental Disabilities Councils, Protection and Advocacy Agencies, and others within the State. The applicant must respond to the following: 

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##### **[Core Function Goals]{.underline}**

In accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of
Rights Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-402), Sec. 154(a)(2) (the Act), an
application shall describe a five-year plan, including at least one
projected goal for each of the core functions. These include training,
community services and technical assistance, research, and
dissemination. Each core function goal should be related directly or
indirectly to one or more areas of emphasis. The applicant must provide
a rationale for setting a goal or goals in the selected area of
emphasis. The areas of emphasis are listed below:

-   education and early intervention activities,

-   child care-related activities,

-   health-related activities,

-   employment-related activities,

-   housing-related activities,

-   transportation-related activities,

-   recreation-related activities,

-   quality assurance, and

-   other services available or offered to individuals in a community,
    including formal and informal community supports, that affect their
    quality of life.

The applicant must include information about racial and ethnic
minorities, families with low income, age and other demographic data,
incidence of specified developmental disabilities, unserved or
underserved populations, and other State and regional characteristics.

######## [Collaborative Activities with Other Grantees]{.underline}

The applicant must submit a plan and description of collaborative
activities with other State ADD grantees to address any of the
following**:**

-   how the State council, protection and advocacy system, and the
    Center will undertake coordinated activities with each other;

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-   how they will enhance the ability of individuals with developmental
    disabilities and their families to participate in the design of and
    to have access to community services;

-   how they will bring about advocacy, capacity building, and systemic
    change and other actions on behalf of individuals with developmental
    and other disabilities and their families, particularly those who
    have been unserved and underserved and who are members of ethnic and
    racial minority groups;

-   how they will develop programs addressing protections from abuse,
    neglect, sexual and financial exploitation, and violations of legal
    and human rights; and

-   how they will promote collaborative problem solving and information
    sharing.

**[Consumer Advisory Committee]{.underline}**

-   The applicant must describe the approach used in the establishment
    and maintenance of the Consumer Advisory Committee. Include a
    discussion regarding how the committee was involved in the
    development of the five-year plan and this application; how it will
    participate in an annual review of and provide comments on the
    progress of the Center in meeting projected goals contained in the
    plan; make recommendations regarding proposed revisions; and meet as
    often as necessary but at a minimum of twice during each grant year.

-   The applicant must include information indicating that a majority of
    members are individuals with developmental disabilities and family
    members of such individuals; that the committee is comprised of
    individuals with developmental disabilities and related
    disabilities, a representative of the State protection and advocacy
    system, a representative of the State Council on Developmental
    Disabilities, a representative of a self-advocacy organization
    described in Section 124 (c)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of the Act;
    representatives of organizations that may include parent training
    and information centers, entities carrying out activities authorized
    under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, relevant State agencies,
    and other community groups concerned with the welfare of individuals
    with developmental disabilities and their families; and that the
    committee reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the State.

######### Centers as a National and International Network

##### The applicant must include a description and plan of how the Center will participate in the National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service as a national and international resource**.**

######### Dissemination Responsibilities

-   The applicant should describe the Center\'s plan or method for the
    dissemination of information in specific substantive areas of
    expertise that may be accessed and applied in diverse settings as a
    national and international resource.

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-   The applicant should describe the products that will be developed
    during the proposed project period. Products may include
    questionnaires, technical reports, journal articles, and a final
    report regarding issues addressed and outcomes and results. The
    applicant should discuss the intended audiences for these products
    (e.g., researchers, policymakers, practitioners, family members,
    service providers, and persons with developmental disabilities). The
    applicant must also present a dissemination plan specifying the
    venues for conveying the information.

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-   Identify the kinds of data to be collected, maintained, and/or
    disseminated. Note that clearance from the U.S. Office of Management
    and Budget might be needed prior to a \"collection of information\"
    that is \"conducted or sponsored\" by the Administration on Children
    and Families.

**How this section will be scored with respect to strengths and
weaknesses:**

**5 points**

-   The work plan is well developed and has measurable and attainable
    goals.

**5 points**

-   To the extent applicable, each goal is clearly labeled in terms of
    the following headings:

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-   areas of emphasis,

-   core function(s),

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-   type of activity (advocacy, capability building, or systemic
    change),

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-   measures of progress (consumer satisfaction, collaboration, or
    improvement), and

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-   unserved or underserved population.

**4 points**

-   Project activities relate directly to identified areas of need and
    the one or more areas of emphasis selected for each of the core
    functions of a Center.

**3 points**

-   The purpose and scope of the activities include the provision of
    training, community services and technical assistance, research, and
    dissemination of information in a culturally competent manner,
    including the meaningful participation of individuals from diverse
    racial and ethnic backgrounds.

**3 points**

-   Specific activities address minority, unserved and underserved
    populations in the State.

**7 points**

-   There is indication of collaboration with the State council and
    protection and advocacy system that goes beyond cooperation and
    includes joint effort(s) in addressing issues related to
    disabilities in the State**.**

**7 points**

-   The Consumer Advisory Committee is selected in a prescribed way and
    plays a significant role in project operations.

**3 points**

-   The Center participates in the network of Centers as a national and
    international resource.

**3 points**

-   The kinds of data to be collected, maintained, and/or disseminated
    are identified and procedures to be used in data collection are
    described.

**[SECTION 3: ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILES]{.underline} [Maximum 10
Points]{.underline}**

**Elements to be included in the application:**

The applicant must demonstrate that it has the capacity to implement the
proposed program and that the director has appropriate academic
credentials, demonstrated leadership, expertise regarding developmental
disabilities, significant experience in managing grants and contracts,
and the ability to leverage funds. The applicant is required to provide
a plan that describes the role, responsibilities, and time commitments
of each proposed staff position, including consultants who will work
with the program along with a short description of the nature of their
contribution or effort as it is related to the Center\'s goal(s). The
applicant is also required to describe the training, experience, and
responsibilities of key project staff and how staff time will be
allocated to carry out activities related to each of the core functions.

The applicant must describe its organizational capability to educate and
disseminate information about the Center to the legislature of the State
in which the Center is located.

The applicant must provide an organizational chart of the University and
project personnel.

**How this section will be scored with respect to strengths and
weaknesses:**

**3 points**

-   Key project staff have the necessary training and experience in the
    field of developmental disabilities to conduct the grant
    successfully.

**3 points**

-   The Center assures compliance with the required affirmative action
    to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with
    disabilities.

**3 points**

-   The organization possesses the resources that will be required to
    successfully accomplish the work plan during and within the proposed
    project period.

**1 point**

-   An organizational chart of the University and the Center is
    provided.

**[SECTION 4: RESULTS AND BENEFITS EXPECTED Maximum 20
Points]{.underline}**

**Elements to be included in the application:**

The applicant must describe the methodology to be used to report
annually on progress made in achieving projected goals. Include a
discussion of the following:

-   the extent to which the goals were achieved,

-   a description of the strategies that contributed to achieving the
    goals, and

-   if goals were not achieved, the reasons why that was the case.

The applicant must indicate the anticipated contribution to practice,
policy, theory, and/or research for each core function goal in an area
of emphasis. The applicant must describe the expected contribution(s)
that will result in advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change
activities and how the contribution will result in consumer satisfaction
or impact, collaboration among ADD grantees within the State, and
improvements in the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

**How this section will be scored with respect to strengths and
weaknesses:**

**4 points**

-   Outcomes of project activities are explicitly defined.

**4 points**

-   A methodology for evaluating and reporting on progress is described.

**4 points**

-   The strategies that contribute to achievement of goals are
    described.

**2 points**

-   A means of determining the extent to which goals are not achieved is
    in place.

**2 points**

-   Factors that might impede achievement of goals are discussed.

**4 points**

-   The anticipated contribution to practice, policy, theory, and/or
    research is indicated.

**[SECTION 5: BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION]{.underline} [Maximum 5
Points ]{.underline}**

**Elements to be included in the application:**

The applicant is expected to present a budget with reasonable project
cost, appropriately allocated across component areas, and sufficient to
accomplish the stated goals and objectives. The applicant should
demonstrate that costs for the proposed project are reasonable and
justified in terms of the proposed tasks and the anticipated results and
benefits. The applicant should refer to the budget information submitted
in Standard Forms

424 and 424A and the budget justification. The applicant should

-   Supply projected costs for all sections and subsections of Standard
    Form 424,

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-   Indicate a non-Federal match that is at least \$127,630, and

### Have sufficient funds in the budget for a key staff person from the Center to attend a 2-3 day meeting/conference in Washington, DC. 

**How this section will be scored with respect to strengths and
weaknesses:**

**3 points**

-   The budget reasonably supports proposed activities.

**2 points**

-   Proposed costs are itemized, including non-Federal match, which must
    be at least \$127,630.

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####### GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

##### **Advocacy**\--support for a program, initiative, or change, often generated from increased awareness of issues or dissatisfaction with current practices and policies. Self-advocacy is support on the part of the individual directly affected by the issues. It is often enhanced by capacity-building skills in effective expression, strategy development and implementation, and leadership and is closely related to self-determination with regard to choice and planning in the areas of living arrangements, medical care, personal assistance, employment, and community participation.

##### **Areas of Emphasis**---areas related to quality assurance activities, education and early intervention activities, child-care related activities, health-related activities, employment-related activities, housing-related activities, transportation-related activities, recreation-related activities, and other services available or offered to individuals in a community, including formal and informal community supports, that affect their quality of life.

**Capacity Building**\--when Centers utilize a variety of approaches to
strengthen their own and local, State, regional, and national
communities. Such activities may include enriching program depth and
breadth, acquiring additional resources, and fostering an increase in
effective activities. Performance measures are used to indicate progress
toward enhanced capacity.

**Center**\--abbreviation for \"University Center on Developmental
Disabilities,\" a center in the National Network of University Centers
for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and
Service.

##### 

##### **Child-Care Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that result in families of children with developmental disabilities having access to and use of child care services, including before-school, after-school, and out-of-school services, in their communities.

**Core Functions of a University Center**---(a) provision of
interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of
students and fellows, which may include the preparation and continuing
education of leadership, direct service, clinical, or other personnel to
strengthen and increase the capacity of States and communities to
achieve the purpose of subtitle D of the Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (the Act); (b) provision of
community services (i) that provide training or technical assistance for
individuals with developmental disabilities, their families,
professionals, paraprofessionals, policymakers, students, and other
members of the community; and (ii) that may provide services, supports,
and assistance for the persons described above through demonstration and
model activities; (c) conduct of research, which may include basic or
applied research, evaluation, and the analysis of public policy in areas
that affect or could affect, either positively or negatively,
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; and (d)
dissemination of information related to activities undertaken to address
the purpose of subtitle D of the Act, especially dissemination of
information that demonstrates that the network authorized under subtitle
D of the Act is a national and international resource that includes
specific substantive areas of expertise that may be accessed and applied
in diverse settings and circumstances.

**Culturally Competent**\--services, supports, or other assistance that
is conducted or provided in a manner that is responsive to the beliefs,
interpersonal styles, attitudes, language, and behaviors of individuals
who are receiving the services, supports, or other assistance, and in a
manner that has the greatest likelihood of ensuring their maximum
participation in the program involved.

**Developmental Disability**---a severe, chronic disability of an
individual that (i) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment
or combination of mental and physical impairments; (ii) is manifested
before the individual attains age 22; (iii) is likely to continue
indefinitely; (iv) results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or
more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care; receptive
and expressive language; learning; mobility; self-direction; capacity
for independent living; economic self-sufficiency; and (v) reflects the
individual's need for a combination and sequence of special,
interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or
other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and
are individually planned and coordinated.

**Early Intervention Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities provided to infants and young children as
defined in Section 102(8)(B) of the Act and their families to enhance
the development of the individuals to maximize their potential and the
capacity of families to meet the special needs of the individuals.

**Education Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and systemic
change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities being able to access appropriate supports and modifications
when necessary, to maximize their educational potential, to benefit from
lifelong educational activities, and to be integrated and included in
all facets of student life.

**Employment-Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities acquiring, retaining, or advancing in paid employment,
including supported employment or self-employment, in integrated
settings in a community.

**Health-Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities having access to and use of coordinated health, dental,
mental health, and other human and social services, including prevention
activities, in their communities.

**Housing-Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities having access to and use of housing and housing supports
and services in their communities, including assistance related to
renting, owning, or modifying an apartment or home.

**Quality Assurance Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in improved consumer- and
family-centered quality assurance and that result in systems of quality
assurance and consumer protection that (a) include monitoring of
services, supports, and assistance provided to an individual with
developmental disabilities that ensures that the individual (i) will not
experience abuse, neglect, sexual or financial exploitation, or
violation of legal or human rights; and (ii) will not be subject to
inappropriate use of restraints or seclusion; (b) include training in
leadership, self-advocacy, and self-determination for individuals with
developmental disabilities, their families, and their guardians to
ensure that those individuals (i) will not experience abuse, neglect,
sexual or financial exploitation, or violation of legal or human rights;
and (ii) will not be subject to the inappropriate use of restraints or
seclusion; or (c) include activities related to interagency coordination
and systems integration that result in improved and enhanced services,
supports, and other assistance that contribute to and protect the
self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and
inclusion in all facets of community life, of individuals with
developmental disabilities.

**Recreation-Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities having access to and use of recreational, leisure, and
social activities, in their communities.

**Systemic Change**\--when an outcome or goal has been attained and the
subsequent result alters programs, policies, funding streams, and/or
services for persons with disabilities.

**Transportation-Related Activities**---advocacy, capacity building, and
systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental
disabilities having access to and use of transportation.

**Unserved and Underserved**---populations such as individuals from
racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals,
individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals from
underserved geographic areas (rural and urban), and specific groups of
individuals within the population of individuals with developmental
disabilities, including individuals who require assistive technology in
order to participate in and contribute to community life.

#### ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Children\'s Hospital Corporation Boston, Massachusetts

Louisiana State University Medical Center New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska

University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, Connecticut

University of Guam Mangilao, Guam

University of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois

University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa

University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, Kentucky

University of Maine Orono, Maine

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Nevada Reno, Nevada

University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon

University of Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico

University of Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee

University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

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DATED: December 3, 2002 Patricia A. Morrissey, Ph.D.

Commissioner Administration on Developmental

Disabilities

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

\_\_\_\_\_ Type Size (no smaller than 12 point for narrative material,
10 point for

short (5 lines) charts and tables)

\_\_\_\_\_ Margins: Minimum of 1 inch

\_\_\_\_\_ Spacing (double-spaced for all narrative material and lengthy
charts

describing goals and objectives and activities; letters, resumes, short

(5 lines) charts and short numerical tables may be single spaced)

\_\_\_\_\_ Page Limit (Project Description: 50 pages or less; Appendix:
40

pages or less; budget and assurances not counted in page limit)

\_\_\_\_\_ All pages one side only, numbered, including Abstract
(page 1) and

Table of Contents (page 2)

\_\_\_\_\_ Original application and 2 copies

\_\_\_\_\_ Deadline (Complete package received by 4:30 p.m., March 31,
2003)

\_\_\_\_\_ Standard Form 424, 424A, 424B

\_\_\_\_\_ Match (at least \$127,630)

\_\_\_\_\_ Narrative Budget Justification

\_\_\_\_\_ Center Equipment definition

\_\_\_\_\_ University Indirect cost rate

\_\_\_\_\_ Proof of non-profit status

\_\_\_\_\_ Listing in IRS code or valid IRS tax exempt certificate

**Assurances**

\_\_\_\_\_ Non-Construction Programs

\_\_\_\_\_ Certification Regarding Lobbying

\_\_\_\_\_ Certifications Made by Signing SF-424

> Drug-Free Workplace

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Debarment

**Project Description**, including all elements and components for
scoring, presented under section where asked for

\_\_\_\_\_ Section 1: Objectives and Need for Assistance

\_\_\_\_\_ Section 2: Approach

\_\_\_\_\_ Section 3: Organizational Profiles

\_\_\_\_\_ Section 4: Results and Benefits Expected

\_\_\_\_\_ Section 5: Budget and Budget Justification

**Appendix**

\_\_\_\_\_ Plan for dissemination of reports and project outputs

\_\_\_\_\_ Center\'s mission statement

\_\_\_\_\_ Written agreement between Center and University

\_\_\_\_\_ Supplementary material, such as letters of support, copies of
articles

(single spaced OK; double spaced, 12 pt., for material created for

Appendix)

\_\_\_\_\_ List of cooperating organizations, consultants, key
individuals

\_\_\_\_\_ Resumes and job descriptions

\_\_\_\_\_ Procedures to assure compliance with affirmative action
requirement