GCDD to host Notice of Funds Available (NoFA) Applicants' Conference
Applicants for GCDD’s three available NoFAs (Notice of Funds Available) are invited to participate in an applicants’ conference on Tuesday, January 16th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Interested parties are invited to ask their questions and have them answered before they respond to the requests for proposal on-line. NoFAs can be found at https://www.ddsuite.org/. Once there, click on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Notices for the complete list and links to all requirements.
The three NoFAs are in the following fields of work:
18ED1 - SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE - GCDD is requesting proposals from individuals or organizations to address the issue of African American males in special education and to ensure these students will have equal access to quality education that can change their trajectory away from the school-to-prison pipeline. Grant amount is $35,000.
18ED4 - MARKETING FOR INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION - GCDD is requesting proposals from individuals or organizations to develop an overall strategic marketing plan at this pivotal time in its evolution. The scope of the work will include creative development for a campaign to educate teachers, students, and families through print, broadcast, and digital media channels. Grant amount is $25,000.
18REM1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES IN EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS - GCDD is requesting proposals from individuals or organizations to improve employment supports and outcomes for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Grant amount is $60,000.
Applicants can attend in person or via Adobe Connect web conference portal.
Attending in person? RSVP to with the number of people who are participating.
Our office address is:
2 Peachtree Street
26th Floor
Suite 121
Atlanta, GA 30303
MARTA transit: Our offices are ½ block north of the Five Points Marta station on Peachtree Street.
DRIVING: Directions and parking options can be found by visiting https://dhs.georgia.gov/2-peachtree-street
Please allow time to check in with building security for your visitors pass.
Join the visual portion of the meeting via Adobe Connect:
Website: https://meet91997943.adobeconnect.com/gcddbidders2018/
Meeting Name: GCDD Bidders Conference January 16, 2018
When: 01/16/2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join the audio portion of the conference by dialing 1-888-355-1249, Code# 232357
If you are new to Adobe Connect meetings:
Test your connection: https://meet91997943.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html
Thank you for your interest in these opportunities, we look forward to your participation in the process!
