Individual and Family Grants
If you are eligible for DDS services, Individual and Family Grants can be requested for one-time expenses for the purpose of providing a family support, or defraying expenses related to the individual’s disability that cannot be covered by any other resources. You can use the grant funds to pay for services such as:
• Respite
• In-home support
• Adaptive Equipment
Individual and Family Grant approvals are determined based on the needs of the individual, resources currently available to the individual and the funding available.
Individual and Family Grant FAQ
What are Individual and Family Grants?
Individual and Family Grants can be requested for one-time expenses for the purpose of providing a family support, or defraying expenses related to the individual’s disability that cannot be covered by any other resources. Supports that may be purchased with these subsidies include, but are not limited to respite, in home supports, recreation, transportation, and assistance to access community supports. These grants may also be available to individuals who live on their own.
What is the typical amount of an Individual and Family Grant? Am I required to submit receipts for purchases made with Individual and Family grant? How do I request an Individual and Family Grant?
Individual and Family Grant approvals are determined based on the needs of the individual and resources of the family as well as the funding available. Grant amounts typically range from $1000 to $2,000 per year. In extraordinary circumstances, the maximum Individual and Family Grant payment per year is $4,999.
Families are required to submit verification of how the Family Grant funds were spent such as copies of receipts. Families must keep this information for three years after they receive a grant so they may be available to DDS upon request.
You may contact your DDS Case Manager or the Regional Helpline to request an Individual and Family Grant.