45 CFR § 1328.2 - Purpose.
(a) The Secretary, or his or her designee awards grants to eligible entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (“UCEDDs”, or “ Centers”) in each State to pay for the Federal share of the cost of the administration and operation of the Centers. Centers shall:
(1) Provide leadership in, advise Federal, State, and community policymakers about, and promote opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, be independent, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life.
(2) Be interdisciplinary education, research, and public service units of universities or public not-for-profit entities associated with universities that engage in core functions, described in § 1328.3, addressing, directly or indirectly, one or more of the areas of emphasis, as defined in § 1325.3 of this chapter.
(b) To conduct National Training Initiatives on Critical and Emerging Needs as described in § 1328.4.