New York State CDD Grant for Statewide Fatherhood Engagement Network Services

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is requesting proposals to award one grant for a statewide Fatherhood Engagement Network. The selected grantee will establish an initiative to engage, support, and empower fathers and father figures of individuals with developmental disabilities across New York State. Key responsibilities include recruiting and developing father mentors and advocates, creating peer mentoring opportunities, collaborating with healthcare providers, and collecting data on father engagement to strengthen family-centered practices. Work must be performed onsite within the United States. Nonprofit applicants are eligible but must be registered and prequalified in New York's Statewide Financial System (SFS). Applications must be submitted online via Qualtrics by December 11, 2026, and all questions are due by November 19, 2026. Submissions require Program Specific Questions, a Project Work Plan, a 1-Year Expenditure Budget detailing a 34% non-federal match, and several mandatory certifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on organizational capability, project work plan, budget justifications, and sustainability, requiring a minimum average reviewer score of 80 points to be considered for funding. The total budget is up to $150,000 annually over a five-year contract term, subject to funding availability.