Federal Legislative Advocacy Partnership
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and councils in Ohio that advocate for people with developmental disabilities. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and partner organizations can participate. The grant funds a coordinated trip to Washington DC for advocacy activities. Participants include people with disabilities, family members, and professionals who meet with Congressional offices and attend policy briefings. This is a one-time event-based funding opportunity.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
Program description
This project will coordinate a team of Ohioans with disabilities, family members, and professionals from collaborating organizations to travel to Washington DC to receive briefings on federal policy impacts on Ohio specifically and to meet with Congressional offices to report on Ohio-specific data. Individuals representing the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and other organizations will participate in a one-day session of briefings and will meet with their Congressional offices as a team. This project will provide support for meeting-related expenses for all attendees. Meeting related expenses are to include cost of meeting space, equipment rental, and other costs associated with conducting training sessions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Affordable Housing Developer
- City / Municipal Government
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- Community Health Center
- Conservation Organization
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Hospital
- Library
- Nonprofits
- Police Department
- Public K-12 School
- State Government
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 👤 Paul Jarvis
- 📧 paul.jarvis@dodd.ohio.gov
- 📞 (614) 644 - 5545
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