# University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Educaction, Research, and Service (HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DDUC-0001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 38/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DDUC-0001 |
| Title | University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Educaction, Research, and Service |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-26 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-02-01 |
| Award ceiling | $629,042 |
| Award floor | $619,042 |
| Estimated total funding | $26,419,764 |
| Funding category | Income Security and Social Services |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Section 151(a) of the DD Act states that appropriations authorized under section 156(a)(1) of the DD Act shall be used to make five-year grants to entities in each state designated as UCEDDs. Only UCEDD grantees awarded five-year core funds in FY 2022 may apply. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.632 |
| Summary | AoD's Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forecasts the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funds to make five-year grants to up to 42 entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD). These grantees carry out four core functions: (1) interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students; (2) community services, including training, technical assistance, and/or demonstration and model activities; (3) research; and (4) dissemination of information. UCEDDs are in |
| Agency contact | Jack.Brandt@acl.hhs.gov |

## Why this score
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.
- Award ceiling of $629,042 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364150). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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