Foundation for Developmental Disabilities: Program Grants

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities: Program Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation For Developmental Disabilities Inc
Amount: US $500 - US $20,000
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) offers program grants to nonprofit organizations in San Diego and Imperial Counties, focusing on innovative projects that enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Grants range from $500 to $20,000, supporting areas such as employment, family support, housing, and self-advocacy. The FDD aims to provide equitable access to opportunities that maximize the potential of IDD individuals and their families.

Overview

About Us The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was established in 1986. Led by a distinguished board of directors and Sitara Sethi, our Chief Executive Officer, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. We offer grants to nonprofit organizations for programs serving individuals with IDDs, scholarships to students pursuing the IDDs field, and emergency funds to clients of the San Diego Regional Center. Mission and Vision Our mission is to generate and distribute funds to innovative programs that enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our vision is to provide equitable access to opportunities that maximize the potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Foundation for Developmental Disabilities: Program Grants Annually, the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities determines the level of support for community programs to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We offer grants to nonprofit organizations for innovative programs that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Grants usually range from $500-$20,000 with a maximum of $20,000 per grant. We typically fund programs focused on our four areas of impact which include employment, family support, housing, and self-advocacy. Our family support category encompasses initiatives focused on health and wellness, resources, and social connections— assuring partnerships that drive high-impact results for our community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposals must be submitted by San Diego and Imperial Counties-based nonprofit organizations. The applicant must have experience in providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Grant Criteria – Please read thoroughly before submittingPlease ensure all sections of the application form are completed.If your program is vendorized by the San Diego Regional Center, it will only be eligible for funding if the request supports an expansion or falls outside the current vendorized program design.Indirect costs, including personnel costs, are generally expected to remain below 20% of the total grant request. Indirect costs allocated for stipends to individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as those for consultants, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Late applications will be deferred to the following Board Meeting for review.

Ineligibility

We do not accept applications from individuals. The Foundation will provide funding for supplies and physical equipment with a unit cost of less than $500. Any individual item with a cost of $500 or more is classified as a capital expense and is not eligible for program grant funding.We typically fund only one program per organization per fiscal year. Future funding requests will not be considered unless a completed evaluation form from your previous grant has been submitted. This form is typically sent near the end of your funding period.