Improving Health Outcomes for Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a significant funding notice (CDC-RFA-DD-24-0010) aimed at reducing health disparities among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This non-research cooperative agreement supports the delivery of evidence-based health promotion programs to address critical physical and mental health gaps.
Scope of Work
The initiative seeks to reduce the prevalence of chronic conditions and improve overall wellness. Peer-reviewed research emphasizes that adults with IDD face disproportionately higher rates of obesity and chronic disease compared to those without disabilities (Havercamp & Scott, 2015). The program requirements include:
- Implementing evidence-based health behavior interventions.
- Reducing emergency medical and dental care utilization.
- Improving sustainability of inclusive health systems and environments.
- Addressing vaccine-preventable illness prevalence.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding is restricted to agencies of national scope. Eligible applicants typically include national non-profit organizations that possess the infrastructure to implement health-related programming for the IDD community across multiple states or the entire country.
Partnership and Collaboration
Awardees must establish, expand, and enhance partnerships with organizations that serve adults with disabilities. This includes collaboration with the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) to align with national public health goals.
Deadlines: The official deadline for this application cycle was April 1, 2024. Interested organizations should monitor for future cycles or supplemental funding notices.
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