Opportunity Overview
The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is accepting proposals for Supporting Aging Caregivers of Adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD), SFS Event CDD-AGC-26, also published through the New York State Contract Reporter as CR 2138648. CDD expects to fund one grantee for an innovative and scalable model that helps adults with developmental disabilities and their aging caregivers plan for long-term residential stability, safety, health and well-being.
Funding and Deadline
The opportunity provides up to $250,000 per year for five years, for a maximum grant amount of $1,250,000, subject to continued funding availability. Proposals are due October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Eligible Applicants
Eligible lead applicants include nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions such as universities, colleges and hospitals, disability-service organizations, community-based organizations, tribal organizations, and eligible consortia or partnerships. A for-profit organization may not serve as the lead applicant, although a for-profit may participate as a subcontractor. Nonprofit applicants must satisfy applicable SFS registration and prequalification requirements.
Match and Budget Rules
The RFP requires a 34% non-Federal match calculated against the grant amount. At the maximum $250,000 annual grant, the required match is at least $85,000, producing a $335,000 annual project budget. Federal funds may not be used to satisfy the match. Equipment and technology may be allowable when they are legitimate project costs and receive required CDD review or approval. Applicants should follow the RFP’s cost, indirect-cost, documentation and match guidance rather than assuming a technology purchase is automatically allowable.
Program Focus
CDD is seeking approaches that strengthen future planning for people with developmental disabilities who are supported by aging caregivers. The opportunity is particularly relevant to organizations working in family support, developmental-disability services, health and behavioral-health coordination, housing or residential stability, long-term planning, and related community supports.
Required Opportunity Materials
The solicitation package includes the RFP, expenditure budget template, work plan template, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, match and cost-sharing guidance, allowable and unallowable expense guidance, workers’ compensation and disability insurance guidance, EO 16 certification, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training certification, timeliness attestation, Gender-Based Violence Policy attestation, and program-specific questions. Applicant-controlled certifications, approvals, financial materials and signatures must be completed by the applicant and should never be fabricated.
Procurement Calendar and Contact
Questions are due September 16, 2026. CDD expects to post answers and any RFP changes by September 21, 2026. The designated program contact is Jacqueline Hayes, Program Planner, 518-486-7505, jacqueline.hayes@cdd.ny.gov.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 96/100. N9+ Fit Score: 54/100, conditional. The opportunity legitimately encourages technology and health-related support as part of planning for aging adults with developmental disabilities, so the Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform could potentially support guided examinations, vitals and telehealth-enabled clinical encounters when that use directly advances an applicant’s approved project model. N9+ is not the purpose of the grant and should not be force-fit. Dr. Miltie, LLC is not eligible to lead because the RFP bars a for-profit lead applicant. A partner or subcontract role is the appropriate structure if a qualified applicant independently determines that N9+ is useful and allowable.
Next Action
Potential applicants should confirm SFS status, document the mandatory non-Federal match, select an evidence-based aging-caregiver and developmental-disability project model, verify all proposed costs, and complete the required RFP forms before the October 2 deadline. Atlas can support qualified applicant organizations with opportunity analysis and grant-package preparation when the project fit is legitimate.
Verified source: New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Supporting Aging Caregivers of Adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD), CDD-AGC-26 / CR 2138648.