Projects of National Significance (PNS)
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Revised 12/1/2006
Under Projects of National Significance (PNS), the Administration on Developmental Disabilities awards grants and contracts to:
- promote and increase the independence, productivity, inclusion and integration into the community of persons with developmental disabilities; and
- support the development of national and state policy which enhances the independence, productivity, inclusion and integration of these individuals into the community.
These Projects focus on the most pressing issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families. Project issues transcend the borders of States and territories, while project designs are oriented to permit local implementation of practical solutions. Examples include:
- data collection and analysis;
- technical assistance to program components;
- technical assistance to develop information and referral systems;
- projects which improve supportive living and quality of life opportunities;
- projects to educate policymakers; and
- efforts to pursue federal interagency initiatives.
Fiscal Year 2006 appropriations provided $11.414 million to support these activities.
This program is authorized under Part E of the Act.
PNS Family Support
Priority I Grant Abstracts - Implementation - Family Support 360
Projects are implementing One-Stop Centers for supporting unserved and underserved families with a member who has a developmental disability. These Centers will
demonstrate effective service coordination and resource management.
Priority II Grant Abstracts - Planning
Planning projects are designing One-Stop Centers for supporting unserved and underserved families with a member who has a developmental disability.
These planning grants should lead to streamlined service system for persons with developmental disabilities and their families
Priority III Grant Abstracts - Youth Center
These projects enable grantees to design and demonstrate information, resource, and training centers for youth and emerging leaders with
developmental disabilities.