science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · HHS-ACL

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research)

Administration for Community Living · HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221

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Award Range

$495K – $500K

Total Program Funding

$500K

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 5, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research). Administration for Community Living. Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. In carrying out a research project under this program, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research... $495,000-$500,000 per award; $500,000 total program funding; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Small businesses, Other eligible entities, Nonprofits (501c3) (+8 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and I...

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. In carrying out a research project under this program, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new or full scientific knowledge or (2) understanding of the subject or problem studied. NIDILRR's field-initiated DRRP awards in the community living and participation domain will be (1) research projects, (2) development projects, or (3) a combination of research and development projects, depending on the ranking of applications provided by the peer review panel. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpcp-0221_v1.pdf

Who Can Apply

States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)County GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $495K
Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $500K
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 6, 2026

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Maureen Linden maureen.linden@acl.hhs.gov

maureen.linden@acl.hhs.gov

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