Community Outreach
Grant Opportunities
Cuyahoga DD believes that people with developmental disabilities should be fully involved in a community that welcomes, supports, and celebrates them.
To help improve access and inclusion in Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga DD provides grants to local organizations. These grants will enhance programs and improve access for people with disabilities.
You can meet the 2025 grant recipients and learn about their inclusive programs in the catalog below.
2026 Grant Applications
Cuyahoga DD is seeking proposals from Cuyahoga County-based municipal recreation centers, non-profit organizations and/or public libraries established on/before December 31, 2025, for the 2026 Grant Opportunities.
Complete request for proposal details, including eligibility and criteria, can be found in the table below. Click on each grant category to view a downloadable document.
Click here to enter the 2026 Grant Application portal.
The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. EST on February 2, 2026.
| Request for Proposal | Description | Amount |
| Access and Physical Space | for making owned or leased buildings and/or outdoor space more accessible. | awards up to $10,000 each with a total of $80,000 to be distributed. |
| Arts and Culture | for the development of accessible and inclusive arts and culture-related opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities and or creating a culture of inclusion, including a disability advisory group. | awards up to $20,000 each with a total of $60,000 to be distributed. |
| Library | for the provision of inclusive and accessible library programs and procuring inclusive-themed books. | awards up to $3,000 each with a total of $6,000 to be distributed. |
| Recreation Services | for the development of new and/or for the expansion of existing adaptive, accessible, and inclusive recreation/leisure/sports activities to adults with developmental disabilities. | awards up to $10,000 each with a total of $50,000 to be distributed. |
Information Sessions
Click on the category below to view the recorded information section to learn more.
Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to complete a Cuyahoga DD 2026 request for proposal application, please contact Stefanie Galbreath, ADA Coordinator, at 216-339-9509 or email Galbreath.Stefanie@CuyahogaDD.org.
ALL Means ALL
Cuyahoga DD’s ALL Means ALL initiative helps organizations in Cuyahoga County improve access and inclusion.
We outline six steps that businesses can follow to welcome everyone and support inclusion in their activities, programs, and events.
We offer staff training and resources to help organizations meet these inclusion standards.
We also help organizations reach new audiences and customers. They can increase visibility through Cuyahoga DD’s marketing, social media, and our Online Resource Guide of Inclusive Places, Jobs, and Events.
- Click here to review the full ALL Means ALL criteria.
- Click here to watch our Building an Inclusive Community Webinar.
Contact Janet Keeler, Division Manager of Community Development, at keeler.janet@cuyahogadd.org for more information.
Workforce Development
We connect businesses in Cuyahoga County with qualified candidates who are looking for jobs.
Cuyahoga DD works with the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County, a non-profit that partners with over 60 other non-profits, social service agencies, and government organizations. They help businesses find local job seekers to meet their staffing needs.
Contact Chris Carpenter, Manager of Strategic Analysis, at carpenter.christopher@cuyahogadd.org for more information.
If you're a business looking to diversify and expand your workforce by hiring people with developmental disabilities, view the video below.