GRANTS
GRANT APPLICATIONS
The DD Council has various grants available to help offset some of the costs of getting more involved in civic and political processes in your community and state.
Capitol Advocacy Days Grants
Each year, the DD Council provides six Capitol Advocacy Days grants of up to $500 each. These grants are for advocacy training and support for local advocacy groups who are interested in meeting with their legislators at the Iowa State Capitol and advocating on behalf of disability-related issues.
To apply for a Capitol Day grant, fill out the Capitol Advocacy Days grant application. Call (800) 452-1936 or email us at contactus@iowaddcouncil.org with any questions. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible groups. Grants will be provided as reimbursements for actual expenses including transportation or accommodations for participation. Iowa DD Council Capitol Advocacy Days grants cannot be used to attend other organizations' lobby days.
Conference Participation Scholarships
The DD Council works to connect Iowans with a developmental disability and their family members with the knowledge and skills needed to become more involved in the decision-making processes that impacts their ability to be fully included in their community. To assist in this effort, we provide grants of up to $1,000 annually to statewide organizations to support the participation of Iowans with developmental disabilities and their family members at our conferences.
Organizations such as Easter Seals, the Autism Society of Iowa, and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School have benefitted in the past. They used the funds to cover items such as registration fees for individuals who wished to attend, transportation to and from the conference, and other expenses necessary for an individual with a developmental disability and/or a family member to attend.
You can find all of the information you will need to apply here.
Contact the DD Council office at (800) 452-1936 if you have additional questions.
Town Hall Advocacy Grants
The DD Council offers grant funds to local advocacy groups that are led by people with disabilities who have a plan to take action in their community by hosting a town hall meeting with elected officials. These events should encourage Iowans with disabilities to be advocates on disability-related issues. Click the button below to download the application and learn more.
Voter Training Grants
Voter trainings will provide your community with a better understanding of the election process and your voting rights. You’ll also get hands-on experience using the new voting machines. Grants are available to you or your organization to help offset the costs of hosting a voter training event. Read our voter training guidelines for details.
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