Projects of National Significance (PNS)
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Projects of National Significance (PNS) Fact Sheet
Under Projects of National Significance (PNS), the Administration on Developmental Disabilities awards grants and contracts to:
- promote and increase the independence, productivity, inclusion and integration into the community of persons with developmental disabilities; and
- support the development of national and state policy which enhances the independence, productivity, inclusion and integration of these individuals into the community.
These Projects focus on the most pressing issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families, addressing these issues through a variety of activities. Current PNS priorities include improving access to integrated employment and family support. PNS also supports some technical assistance and training for ADD network entities.
Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations provided $8.3 million to support these activities.