Community Experiences Grant (ARPA)
Funding Amount
Up to full funding for community activities
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Experiences Grant (ARPA)
Funder: Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Award Amount: Varies by activity; fully funds eligible community experiences
Geographic Scope: Allen County, Ohio
Program Focus: Supports community activities and experiences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their support staff, ensuring affordability and accessibility
- Day trips (movies, local fairs, parks)
- Overnight trips and destination travel
- Zoo season tickets and similar passes
- Visits to different states/regions
- Any community-based experiential activities
Eligible Activities
- Stress-Free: Grants cover full costs, allowing beneficiaries to choose activities without financial worry
- Person-Centered: Individuals plan and choose their own activities
- Accessible Application: Easy application process through Support Service Advocates (SSAs)
Key Features
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by ACBDD
- Support staff/caregivers accompanying individuals
Eligibility
- Awarded to ACBDD in late 2023
- Total award: $584,000 in ARPA grant funds
- Designed to improve accessibility and inclusion throughout Allen County
- Funds still available as of August 2024
Background
- Contact: Melissa Ricker, Superintendent
- Phone: 419-221-1385, ext. 3270
- Email: mricker@acbdd.org
- Address: 2500 Ada Road, Lima, Ohio 45801
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Initiation: Support Service Advocate (SSA) informs individual and family of opportunity
2. Discussion: Individual, family/guardian, and provider discuss activity interests
3. Application: Provider or family submits application (specifics not detailed in source material)
4. Grant Coverage: Upon approval, grant covers all activity costs
5. Implementation: Individual plans and executes activity with support staff
- Individual's interests and preferences
- Proposed activity details (destination, dates, duration)
- Budget/cost estimates
- Support staff/caregiver information
Required Information
Note: Source material emphasizes the process is "very easy and accessible" but does not provide detailed application forms or specific required documentation.
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