Spring 2021 Funding Cycle
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), in partnership with the Athens County Foundation, is proud to announce the 2021 Spring Request for Proposals (RFP) for the ATCO Legacy Fund.
The Athens County Foundation is providing administrative support to the ATCO Legacy Fund’s grant process. For questions or concerns, please email the Athens County Foundation at info@athensfoundation.org.
History:
ATCO, which was the ACBDD’s adult services program for nearly 50 years, was a much-beloved program that prioritized advocacy and inclusion for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Athens County. In order to comply with a federal rule, ATCO closed in December 2018 after a three-year transition plan.
The ATCO Legacy Fund is designed to allow the ACBDD to carry on the compassion and philosophy developed at ATCO well into the future. As part of that process, stakeholders helped the ACBDD to identify certain elements from ATCO that could be sustained and enhanced while still remaining in compliance. Those conversations led to the creation of this fund in 2018.
Eligibility:
This program is designed to offer financial assistance to providers (agency and independent), organizations, and other community partners in Athens County that are interested in working towards integration and inclusive opportunities for adults or transition-age youth (13-21 years old) with I/DD. This cycle will also maintain a funding priority for COVID-19-related expenditures, as noted in the funding priorities section below.
Timeline:
This completed form is due May 26th by 5 p.m. The Athens County Foundation will convene a committee to review all proposals. The committee will then present selection recommendations – based on the criteria outlined below – to the ACBDD’s Superintendent.
Funding Availability:
The ACBDD has allocated $20,000.00 for this cycle. There is no minimum or maximum funding level per request.
Funding Priorities: The structure and funding priorities are intentionally left broad and open-ended to ensure that needs of individuals with I/DD are met regarding inclusion, as well as during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Promoting and supporting integration and inclusion for adults or students of transition-age (13 to 21 years of age) with I/DD in Athens County. Examples could be (but not limited to): adaptive equipment that makes things accessible, supplies for projects, technology, memberships.
- Related to COVID-19, promoting the health and/or safety of individuals with I/DD or their staff. Examples could be (but not limited to): household supplies, PPE, or other fixed costs.
Apply via email. Download Form.