University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service

(University Centers (UCEDD))
CFDA 93.632 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$40.9M FY2026
$42.1M
FY24
$42.1M
FY25
$40.9M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.632 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To pay the Federal share of the cost of administration and operation of interdisciplinary centers that: (1) Provide interdisciplinary training for personnel concerned with developmental disabilities; (2) provide community service activities that include training and technical assistance and may include direct services, e.g., family support, individual support, educational, vocational, clinical, health and prevention; (3) conduct research (basic and applied), evaluation and analysis of public policy in areas affecting individuals with developmental disabilities; and (4) disseminate information as a national and international resource.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

Existing Centers; A public or nonprofit entity which is associated with, or is an integral part of a college or university and which provides at least: interdisciplinary training; demonstration of exemplary services, technical assistance, research and dissemination of findings.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are evaluated by outside peer reviews and grants are awarded at the DHHS AIDD Central Office. Recommendations for funding are made by the Headquarters Office.

From 45 to 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

To pay the Federal share of the cost of administration and operation of interdisciplinary centers that: (1) Provide interdisciplinary training for personnel concerned with developmental disabilities; (2) provide community service activities that include training and technical assistance and may include direct services, e.g., family support, individual support, educational, vocational, clinical, health and prevention; (3) conduct research (basic and applied), evaluation and analysis of public policy in areas affecting individuals with developmental disabilities; and (4) disseminate information as a national and international resource.

Mission Categories

Primary: Disabled and Handicapped Services

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Salaries for administrators, coordinators, and others needed to operate the Center and expenses required to start up new programs, and faculty for training programs who will meet critical manpower shortages and are not eligible for support from other sources.

Required Documentation

Assurance of maintenance of effort; statement of financial resources, especially other federally-assisted programs; identification of personnel needs and resources as found in developmental disabilities State Plans for the applicant's service area; evaluation of present training programs and utilization of space in the facility; and capability of informing researchers and others in development of services related research. Eligible candidate designated in the previous fiscal year as a Center. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Matching Requirements

If project activities or products target individuals with developmental disabilities who live in an urban or rural poverty area, the Federal share may not exceed 90 percent of the project's necessary costs.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

David Jones — Program Specialist
(202) 795-7367
330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-21. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:42:30.