DD Council

Funding Opportunities

The Council funds projects aligned with our Five-Year State Plan that support advocacy, inclusion and systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Washington state. This page includes current opportunities to partner with us, along with deadlines and details on how to apply.

Please see the Dan Thompson Memorial Account page for more information about grants available through this account.

Current Funding Opportunities

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL)

Closes
August 25, 2026
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is accepting proposals for the Self-Advocacy In Leadership (SAIL) Program. The budget for this program is $108,000 per year for two years, with an opportunity to be extended on a yearly basis through September 2031. Program is expected to begin in early October 2026.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Developmental Disabilities Community Advocacy Coalition

Closes
July 30, 2026
6/30/26 Update: pre-bid conference Q&A summary added. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is accepting proposals to support the Developmental Disabilities Community Advocacy Coalition through coordination, facilitation and capacity-building activities.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Legislative Engagement, Information & Tools (LEIT) Program

Closes
July 24, 2026
6/12/26 Update: pre-bid conference Q&A summary added. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is now accepting proposals for the Legislative Engagement, Information & Tools (LEIT) program.
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Past Funding Opportunities

Council Programs and Activities