REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT
Request for Proposal (RFP) from the WITH Foundation (WITH) and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD).
Advancing comprehensive healthcare delivery models for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving health practitioner competency through education or training programs, and/or identifying and resolving barriers to high-quality healthcare access, through geographic collaboration.
Background
WITH is a private foundation that promotes comprehensive and accessible healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities. The mission of AADMD is to improve the quality, outcomes, and value of healthcare for individuals with developmental disabilities and their circle of support. WITH and AADMD embrace person-centered innovations and culturally competent care.
Funding Opportunity
This is an invitation for collaborative project proposals which focus on a self-selected geographic area (city, town, region). Proposals should include at least 3 organizations formally working together to address any of the following issues:
- Establishing or supporting comprehensive healthcare delivery models for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- Improving health practitioner competency through education or training programs; and/or
- Identifying and resolving barriers to high-quality healthcare access for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The goal of this RFP is to foster new partnerships or significantly enhance existing partnerships within local communities that result in the promotion and improvement of healthcare for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants of up to $50,000 (each) for a 1-year period will be awarded.
RFP Suggested Applicants
- University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD);
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs;
- Other Not-for-Profits 501(c)(3) – Healthcare, Community, and Disability organizations.
Important Dates
- July 1, 2018: The full RFP will be released on WITH’s website at: withfoundation.org/current-grant-cycle;
- July 27, 2018: A technical assistance conference call will be held at 1pm PT/4pm ET to answer any questions pertaining to the design of the program and the application. The call in information is as follows: 866-317-5076 (No passcode is needed);
- August 16, 2018: Proposals will be due by 11:59pm PT. Proposals must be submitted via online application; and
- March 1, 2019: The final funding decisions will be announced by this date.