Organization Name:

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD)

Grant Title:

Consumer Stipends to Attend Conferences and Workshops

Contact Person:

Patrice A. LeBlanc

Location:

6201 E. Oltorf Street, Suite 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509

Phone Number:

(512) 437-5435

Web Address:

http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/menus/fset_gppr_rqst.asp

Application Deadline:

90 days in advance of event date

Budget/Available Funding:

Maximum of $6,000 with 10% matching funds

Activity Type:

Civil, Legal, Political, Advocacy

Geographic Scope:

All Texas

Objectives/Outcomes:

Stipend grants are provided to Texas organizations to enable individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members to attend established in-state professional or informational conferences and workshops. The Council’s intent is to promote empowerment and involvement of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in activities that enhance independence, productivity and community inclusion.

Eligibility:

Stipends support is limited to Texas residents who are not eligible for conference or workshop reimbursement from other organizations of which they are an employee or member.