Grant opportunity: The New York Council of Developmental Disabilities' Peer-Mentoring Mental Health and IDD Dual Diagnosis grant program provides funding for organizations or institutions to develop a peer mentorship program focused on the mental health and skill development needs of one or both of the following populations:
- Adults with a dual diagnosis of an intellectual/ developmental disability (IDD) and a mental health diagnosis
- Families and caregivers of adults with a dual IDD and mental health diagnosis
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include nonprofit and community organizations, public or private institutions (such as universities, colleges, or hospitals), tribal organizations, or a consortia of such.
Grant Amount and Grant Period: The maximum award granted is $200,000 per year over a four-year grant period.
Important Dates:
- December 1st, 2025: Deadline to receive questions
- January 9th, 2026: Application due
For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here.
Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, or the New York Council of Developmental Disabilities.