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How to Prepare a Grant Proposal to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) with the Tarjan Center at UCLA University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities announce five online training modules and two webinar presentations on “How to Prepare and Write a Grant Proposal to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.”
SCDD awards grants for new or innovative projects that enhance services for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families. On alternate years, the SCDD awards grants that either address statewide or regional priorities in their California State Strategic Plan. This year's Cycle 43 will fund projects of regional significance.
Dr. Olivia Raynor, Director of the Tarjan Center stated, "Grant writing is a skill that requires hard work and attention to detail." She continued, "We have developed training modules where new or experienced grant writers will learn how to write a persuasive well-thought-out grant proposal and respond to each of the required sections of the Cycle 43 Request for Proposals."
The on-demand and self-paced training modules are available at
Supplementing the online training are two webinar presentations that will be held on:
· Monday, March 23, 10:00-11:30 AM
· Tuesday, March 24, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Registration: https://ti.to/scdd-grant-writing-trainings/webinar
Free On-Demand Training Modules
In these 5 On-Demand Training Modules you will learn how to prepare and apply for a grant to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) Program Development Grant, Request for Proposal (RFP) Cycle 43.
SCDD awards grants for new or innovative projects that enhance services for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families. On alternate years, the SCDD awards grants that either address statewide or regional priorities in their California State Strategic Plan. Cycle 43 will fund projects of regional significance.
We recommend that prior to watching the Training Modules you review the RFP for the Regional Office where you intend to apply. Please pay careful attention to the application instructions and guidelines, and the priorities of the regional office. Email any grant questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You may find the RFP for each regional office here:
Regional Offices: North Coast, North State, Sacramento, North Bay, Bay Area, North Valley Hills, Central Coast, Sequoia, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, San Diego/Imperial
The modules are presented to you by:
- The Tarjan Center at the University of California Los Angeles
Olivia Raynor, PhD, Director
Katharine Hayward, PhD, MPH, Director of Research and Evaluation
Beth Stoffmacher, BA, Center Coordinator
- The University of Southern California (USC), University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Fran Goldfarb, MA, MCHES, CPSP, Director, Community Education
Olga Solomon, PhD, Research Scientist
- The Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the MIND Institute, University of California Davis
Robyn Hansen, MD, Co-Director
Aubyn C. Stahmer, PhD, Co-Director
Maya Matheis, PhD., MSW, Postdoctoral Fellow
Module 1: Getting Ready to Write the Proposal
Presenter: Fran D. Goldfarb, MA, MCHES, CPSP, USC UCEDD
Introduction (Recording 3:31)
1a. Grants 101 (Recording 3:27)
1b. Prewriting/Preparation (Recording 11:02)
1c. What is in the PDG Cycle 43 RFP? (Recording 15:55)
Module 2: The Project Narrative
Presenter: Katharine Hayward, Ph.D.,MPH, Tarjan Center at UCLA
Introduction (Recording 3:17)
Section 2a. Abstract, Qualifications, and Collaboration (Recording 5:42)
Section 2b. Methodology (Recording 7:51)
Section 2c. Target Population, Staff Roles, and Responsibilities (Recording 3:37)
Module 3: Outcomes and Evaluation Plan
Presenter: Aubyn C. Stahmer, PhD, Director, CEDD, Mind Institute, UC Davis
Maya Matheis, PhD., MSW, Postdoctoral Fellow CEDD, Mind Institute, UC Davis
Introduction (Recording 2:37)
Section 3a. Defining, Identifying and Measuring Outputs (Recording 10:08)
Section 3b. Writing Goals and Developing Outcomes (Recording 8:27)
Section 3c. Linking Outcomes to SCDD Performance Measures and State Plan Goals (Recording 7:05)
Section 3d. Timeline Development, Dissemination and Sustainment (Recording 8:24)
Module 4: Budget
Presenter: Olivia Raynor, Ph.D., Director, Tarjan Center at UCLA
Section 4a. Grant Writing Terms for Budgeting (Recording 4:54)
Section 4b.Matching Funds (Recording 7:07)
Section 4c. Grant Budget Detail Worksheet (Recording 3:37)
Section 4d. An Example-Ruby Red (Recording 7:11)
Module 5: Required Attachments of the RFP
Presenter: Olivia Raynor, Ph.D., Director, Tarjan Center at UCLA
Introduction (Recording 2:39)
Section 5a. Required Attachments (Recording 10:21)
Trouble accessing the modules? Please contact Beth Stoffmacher This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dual Diagnosis Conferences
Friday, April 26, 2019
For Professionals- The Breaking Barriers: Developing Possibilities conference will bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in learning and discussion about dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental/behavioral health issues across the lifespan.
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