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GRANTS

Funding Priorities:

FCIDD accepts grant requests in partnership with FCIDD Participating Clubs of 501 c3 organizations supporting children/adults who are intellectually and/or developmentally disabled.  Research is funded solely through annual gifts to the Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) in Birmingham, Alabama.  Each year, a research project and scientist from CIRC's cadre of scientists is selected  as a McNulty Scientist at CIRC.

  • Grants will be awarded for the purpose of primarily benefiting, including, or increasing accessibility for individuals with intellectual or development disabilities.

  • Grants may be awarded for scholarships or training personnel in the care and education of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. 

  • Grants shall mainly be distributed to a Charity whose primary purpose or whose project is to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A Charity which has a project to benefit individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities based on financial need shall be awarded the grant money based upon its own objective criteria and without any special preference to members of Civitan or members of their family.

  • Generally, grants may not be approved for the purpose of funding the following: 

    • Office and janitorial supplies

    • Advertising expense 

    • Administration fees

    • Regular staff wages (i.e. regular recurring payroll would generally not be funded, but a request to fund staff for the first year of a pilot program may be considered on an exceptional basis.)

    • Rent and mortgages

    • Utility costs 

    • Regular property maintenance 

    • Training for general (non-I/DD community specific) compliance certification or licensure, waiver requirements, or day-to-day operations. 

    • *Exceptions will be considered in a compelling case.

Eligibility:

Applications by IRS approved 501 c 3 mission-appropriate organizations must be submitted in partnership with a local FCIDD Participating Club. Please contact us if you are not sure where your nearest Participating Club is.

 

All documentation and requirements on grant application must be met in order for consideration by the grants committee. 

Grant Submission dates are March 1, July 1, and October 1, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Application Process Information for Participating Civitan Clubs:

Any Civitan Club, recognized by Civitan International, and located in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia, regardless of what Region the Club may be assigned to by Civitan International, must apply annually to participate in the Foundation. These Clubs shall be referred to as “FCIDD Participating Clubs.”

If you are partnering with a non-profit to support a program grant, please know that the application process is now digital. The non-profit will begin the application, and then upon completion a request form is digitally delivered to the contact at your club. Your club president or treasurer should be the contact and will complete the form and attach minutes from the club meeting indicating support for the non-profit application.

Please contact us if you have questions.

Complete application and provide all documentation requested electronically

Ensure sign-off by all necessary signatures (club and org) before submitting no later than 11:59 p.m. on the date due.

All grant applications must come through your local Civitan Club. 

​Non-profits applying for a program grant, please use this link to create an account, view the application, and begin an application:

https://fcidd.portals.zenginehq.com/program/fcidd-project-grants

We also have prepared these short videos to help both non-profits and supporting Civitan clubs better understand the application process. Please email us at fciddgrants@fcidd.org or call us at (410) 696-4686 if you have additional questions.

Registering Your Organization

Walk through how to access the grant application, register to apply, and complete the verification as a non-profit.

Completing the Application

A walk through of the application and helpful hints.

NOTE: If you would like to allow other staff to work on the application, you can add them by clicking on the Add/Manage Collaborators button at the top of the application form.

Participating Civitan Club Instructions

Walk through of what participating Civitan Club representatives should know and how their part of the application process works.

Civitan New Member Grants and Other Club Grants:

If you have any questions, please contact us at grants@fcidd.org

New Grants

The FY24 year has been a positive one for the Foundation and its many beneficiaries.  Program Grants accounted for over $280,000 flowing out to our I/DD communities through three grant cycles in October 2023, March 1, 2024, and July 1, 2024. Below are the final FY24 grant cycle beneficiaries, congratulations!

Endependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is a non-residential community resource and advocacy center run by and for persons with disabilities.  ECNV’s mission is to employer people with disabilities to live independently.  ECNV

 

Working with volunteers in the Arlington Civitan club, ECNV submitted a grant through the FCIDD WizeHive process which was approved for assistance for durable medical equipment and home modifications.  The proposed funding aims to bridge the financial gap for consumers eligible under Virginia Housing Accessibility Grant (VHAG), a program facilitated by ECNV, offering “home mod” grants up to $8000.  Filling the gap is the goal because it ensures consumers receive the necessary support for home modifications and accessibility enhancements.  Many projects exceed the mini-grant ceiling which means consumers can’t afford to make needed changes.

 

Durable Medical Equipment such as manual wheelchairs, rollators, shower chairs, transfer benches and canes.  Home Modifications assist in the cost of remodeling homes for individuals with I/DD where needs are necessary, such as building wheelchair ramps, widening door frames, so wheelchairs will fit through, raising toilets, chairlifts, remote entry devices, physical modifications of kitchens, bathrooms, and doorways, but eligible modifications can included any home modification that improves accessibility and independence for people with disabilities in the home in which they live. With this funding, ECNV will serve a total of 11 consumers.  Specifically, 7 individuals will benefit from high-demand durable medical equipment items, 2 individuals will receive assistance for high-cost DME, and 2 individuals will be supported with home modifications.  This funding will ensure that these essential needs are met, significantly improving the quality of life for the consumers served.

Since its inception in 1975, Community Residences, Inc. (dba CRi) has embraced the philosophies of community integration and person-centered supports that promote independence, choice, and well-being for adults with I/DD and serious and persistent mental health conditions.  Today CRi offers over forty group homes in Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, and Richmond Counties. CRi offers individuals with disabilities supportive housing and the physical, mental, and emotional support needed to facilitate independent and dignified living within the community. CRi accomplishes this mission by providing a full spectrum of support in CRi’s homes and apartments and through community programming that includes adult day support services, community living skill building, homelessness & housing support services, & individual housing & support services for teens aging out of foster care.

 

This grant assists in supporting SummerFest Celebration, CRi’s celebration for ALL the people we assist which includes other individuals throughout the Northern Virginia service provider community.  It will enhance our Kickball Program and provide furniture for two group homes which allows them to replace well-worn living room furniture.

White Oak School is a public separate day school nestled in the heart of Parkville, MD within the Oakleigh community. We currently have 70 wonderful students who travel to us from all areas of Baltimore County. White Oak provides academic and behavioral services for students impacted by various disabilities. Special educators, behavioral interventions, related service providers, community, and system resources help students gain knowledge and skills to be responsible, productive citizens, and lifelong learners. Their mission is: “White Oak seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through differentiated instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles. Our school strives to promote a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each student’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with students and staff. Our goal, consistent with the Individuals with Disability Education Act, is to meet the current academic, social, and emotional needs of every student while assisting them in acquiring the necessary skills for transition to the least restrictive environment.” White Oak School serves a unique population of students, including non-verbal autistic individuals who require specialized support for their sensory needs. Many of these students face challenges in communication and social interaction, relying heavily on sensory experiences to navigate their environment. As such, it is essential to provide tailored sensory resources to enhance their educational experience and promote their overall well-being.

 

This grant will allow us to acquire sensory items specifically designed to meet the needs of our non-verbal autistic students at White Oak School. These sensory items will be strategically selected to address various sensory processing difficulties commonly experienced by this student population, fostering a conducive learning environment that promotes engagement, comfort, and emotional regulation.

The Arc of Franklin & Fulton Counties works toward the goal of assisting people with I/DD to fully participate in civil, social, educational, health & employment activities in their home communities which created the opportunity to grow.

 

Special Education Advocacy is provided to families of school-age children whose needs meet or may meet the definition of entitlement for special education under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or who meet or may meet the criteria as established under Chapter 15.

 

The Arc provides:

  • Advocacy

  • Family Aides (up to 4 sessions per month with a max of 24 hours per month)

  • Social Recreation with transportation and supervision

  • Respite Care services

  • Agency with Choice Financial Management Services

  • Companion Services

  • In Home & Community Supports

 

The grant seeks funds to replace the minivan purchased in 2014 by an FCIDD grant with a new minivan to provide safe and reliable transportation to day programs and social events in the community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The ARC is located in a very rural area and public transportation is at a premium.

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