Call for Proposals: FY2027 DDI Priority Funds

Dear DDI community,

As we approach a new fiscal year (FY2027: July 2026 through June 2027), we invite funding requests for high-value initiatives aligned with the DDI Alliance Strategic Plan, particularly those that help engage and strengthen the DDI community. The Executive Board has allocated $10,000 USD in Priority Funds for this purpose. Preference will be given to proposals that produce tangible outcomes for the DDI community.

Please note: Funding support is limited to participants from DDI Alliance member organizations. If a request includes participants from non-member organizations, those organizations must join the Alliance for those participants to be eligible for funding.

If you wish to apply for a portion of these funds, please submit a proposal by 8 May 2026 to secretariat [at] ddialliance [dot] org. Proposals should include:

• The purpose of the request
• How the activity aligns with the Strategic Plan
• Expected outcomes or deliverables
• An itemized budget for the proposed activities

To maximize the impact of available funds, we encourage proposals that minimize travel expenses or are coordinated with meetings or conferences members already plan to attend.

Separate funding allocations for existing committees and working groups will be communicated directly to those groups to support their ongoing activities. The Priority Funds described above are intended to support additional community initiatives aligned with the Strategic Plan.

Thank you for your continued engagement in advancing the DDI Alliance’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Jon Johnson

Chair, DDI Executive Board