Association of University Centers on Disabilities
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About Association of University Centers on Disabilities
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities' (AUCD) mission is to amplify and advance the work of the AUCD Network to promote community inclusion and quality of life for people with developmental and other disabilities and their families.
Focus Areas
disability policy and advocacycommunity inclusionpublic health for people with disabilitiesmaternal and child health engagementtraining and workforce development (LEND, UCEDD, IDDRC, DBP)technical assistanceresearch and education
Who They Fund
research institutions/academic partnerseducational organizations and trainersservice providers and community-based organizations
Funding Style
About Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Association of University Centers on Disabilities primarily funds research, education, and service subawards, and the largest recent awards show a strong pattern of support for university- and network-based disability work. The biggest grant in the recent list went to the University of Vermont for $943,454 in 2024, followed by $849,174 to the same institution in 2023. That repeat award pattern appears across the portfolio, with the Regents of the University of Minnesota receiving $350,765 in 2025 and $321,115 in 2024. The foundation’s stated mission is to amplify and advance the AUCD Network to promote community inclusion and quality of life for people with developmental and other disabilities and their families, and the grant list reflects that network-centered approach. Recent grants also show support for national disability organizations, including the National Blood Clot Alliance, American Society of Hematology Registry Inc, and The Spina Bifida Association. The funding profile is organized around research, education, service delivery, and training-oriented work rather than individual giving or investments.
What Association of University Centers on Disabilities Funds
A major share of the portfolio supports research, education, and service activities tied to disability systems. For example, the foundation gave $428,153 to the National Blood Clot Alliance in 2024 and $370,366 to American Society of Hematology Registry Inc in 2023, both listed as research, education, service subawards. It also supported university-based training and service infrastructure: Georgia State University received $338,728 in 2023 and $268,366 in 2024 under the same subaward category. Disability-focused advocacy and family support also appear in the recent grants. The Spina Bifida Association received $229,489 in 2024, while Family Voices received $161,160 in 2023. Another grant went to The Arc of the United States for $146,891 in 2023, showing support for organizations serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.
How Association of University Centers on Disabilities Gives
Typical award sizes cluster in the middle five figures, with a p25 of $30,888, a median of $59,833, and a p75 of $105,845. The recent grant list also shows some much larger subawards, which suggests a layered funding approach across programs and partners. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including the University of Vermont, Regents of the University of Minnesota, American Society of Hematology Registry Inc, and Autism Society of America, indicating recurring relationships rather than one-off support. The organization does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Active initiatives include the Disability Policy Fellowship, AUCD Leadership Academy, and the AUCD DREAM Fund, alongside a federally framed training program in pediatric pulmonary care.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$955K
Total Assets
$5.1M
Total Revenue
$4.6M
Total Expenses
$5.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $31K and $106K, with a median of $60K.
25th Percentile
$31K
Median
$60K
75th Percentile
$106K
Geographic Reach
National48 states funded
About 6% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
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