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Danvers submitted two ADA Improvement Grant applications, including one for Senior Center
Summary
MOD staff told the commission the FY27 ADA Improvement Grant cycle closed and FY28 is expected to open in May; MOD received nearly 200 applications this cycle, awards proceed through compliance and executive review with notices anticipated by November, and Danvers submitted two grant applications including one for the Senior Center.
MOD staff outlined the ADA Improvement Grant process and timeline. Jeff Dougan told the commission the FY27 cycle has closed, FY28 is expected to open in May, and MOD received close to 200 applications in the recent cycle; he said awards "move through the compliance review process (Evan George is the compliance coordinator) and then Administration and Finance / the Governor’s office, with awards anticipated by November; applicants may be alerted within a month or two." The commission noted Danvers submitted two applications this cycle, one for the Senior Center.
Commission members discussed that MOD grant funding can support self-evaluation and transition-plan updates and other compliance work, and MOD staff recommended consulting the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities and Title II Action Guide when preparing applications or project scopes. The transcript does not specify dollar amounts for Danvers applications or expected award amounts.
