92.002: National Council on Disability
Alternate Name: NCD
Overview
Program Number
92.002
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
June 8, 2017
Date Posted
June 8, 2017
Objective
NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. NCD is comprised of a team of Presidential and Congressional appointees, an Executive Director and a full-time professional staff. NCD fulfills its advisory roles regarding disability policies, programs, procedures, and practices that enhance equal opportunity by: Convening stakeholders to acquire timely and relevant input for recommendations and action steps; Gathering and analyzing data and other information; Engaging and influencing current debates and agendas; Identifying and formulating solutions to emerging and long-standing challenges; and providing tools to facilitate effective implementation.
Type of Assistance
C - Direct Payments for Specified Use (Cooperative Agreements)
Applicant Eligibility
NCD enters into cooperative agreements to research and produce reports on disability policy to advise the White House, Congress, Federal agencies, and to inform the general public.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The White House, Congress, Federal agencies, and the general public will benefit.
Additional Information
Grant Awards
National Council on Disability direct grants
Grant Opportunities