Callaway County Special Services provides funding to non-profit agencies who support individuals in Callaway County with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Callaway County Special Services (CCSS) is now accepting FY2027 funding requests from eligible organizations providing services that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Callaway County.
New for FY2027, the CCSS Agency Funding Request & Comprehensive Plan is completed online. The application is designed to provide the CCSS Board with consistent information regarding community need, proposed services, organizational capacity, use of public funds, measurable outcomes, financial sustainability, and accountability.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
COMPLETE THE FY2027 ONLINE APPLICATION
Applicants may save their progress and return to the application before submitting it.
A blank copy of the application is available for applicants who would like to review the questions, gather information, or prepare responses before beginning the online application.
The blank PDF is provided for planning and reference purposes only. The official application must be completed and submitted through the online application.
Applicants are highly encouraged to upload all supporting documentation directly through the online application. However, documentation may also be delivered to the CCSS office or submitted using a combination of these methods.
An application will not be considered complete or eligible for funding consideration until all required supporting documentation has been received by CCSS.
All application materials and required supporting documentation must be received no later than September 10, 2026.
After submitting the online application, applicants will receive a confirmation email with a PDF copy of the completed application for their records. CCSS will follow up if additional information or supporting documentation is needed.
September 10, 2026
Application and supporting documentation deadline
September 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
CCSS Board Meeting – Applicants will be invited to present their FY2027 funding requests to the Board.
January 1, 2027
Funding agreements for approved applicants become effective.
For questions regarding the FY2027 agency funding process or application requirements, please contact Callaway County Special Services at info@callawaysb40.org
SERVICES: Sheltered employment for individuals with disabilities, including intellectual and development disabilities
SERVICES: Accessible transportation, emergency financial assistance, food pantry
SERVICES: Competitive employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Services: Case Management, Referrals
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The following items should accompany all applications for funding through the CCSS
How to get funding
Agencies seeking funding will submit proposals to the attention of the CCSS Executive Director ten (10) business days prior to the board meeting held on the fourth Monday in September at which time agency representatives will be invited to present their proposal. Funding decisions are made by December. Approved funding contracts will be effective January 1.
Service recipients of funded agencies are Callaway County residents who have evidence of an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and are identified and submitted at the time of reimbursement or monthly as invoiced. Certification and non-profit status to provide services remains current, as applicable.
CCSS will be notified during the funding year of agency investigations, material litigation, catastrophes, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services sanctions, ban on admissions, fines, penalties, loss of programs, or material change of purpose.
Callaway County Special Services shall reserve the right to seek a Request for Proposal (RFP) for needed services, and to also fund emergency requests during any other portion of the year; continue to fund emergency requests during any other portion of the year, and inspect all books and records, including tax records, correspondence, etc., pertaining to this funding request. Callaway County Special Services will give consideration to all applications reserving the right to reject any or all requests.