science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · HHS-ACL

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network

Administration for Community Living · HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPAD-0219

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Award Range

$1.0M – $1.2M

Total Program Funding

$11.1M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 23, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

ACL's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program is funding 10 grants (~$1M-$1.25M each, $11M total) for research on Americans with disabilities. These cover multiple disability topics — the specifics change each competition cycle. Research must improve outcomes for people with disabilities in areas like employment, community living, health, and technology. Applied research that leads to practical tools and interventions.

Who Should Apply

Research universities, rehabilitation centers, disability research institutes, and nonprofits with applied disability research capacity. Must involve people with disabilities in the research process (not just as subjects).

Who Should NOT Apply

Basic science researchers without disability focus, service providers without research capacity, institutions without disability community connections, or researchers proposing clinical trials without rehabilitation focus.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must conduct disability and rehabilitation research
•Must produce practical outcomes (tools, interventions, guidelines)
•Must involve people with disabilities in research design
•10 awards of ~$1M-$1.25M each
•Must address specific disability topics designated for this cycle
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

10 awards makes this accessible for disability researchers. ACL strongly values participatory research — your advisory board should include people with the disabilities you're studying, not just clinicians. The winning proposals produce TOOLS that service providers can immediately use (assessment instruments, intervention protocols, technology applications), not just publications. Show how your research results will be disseminated and adopted by practitioners within the grant period.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 10 awards in the disability research community. Strong advantage for institutions with established NIDILRR track records.

What This Grant Funds

Under this priority, 10 grants, one within each of the 10 HHS regions, will be funded as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Applicants must propose a program of training, technical assistance, outreach, and research that lead to improved understanding by stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpad-0219_rev1.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

County GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsSmall Businesses

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $1.2M
Total Program Funding: $11.1M
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 22, 2026

Application Deadline: July 23, 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

Shelley Reeves Shelley.Reeves@acl.hhs.gov

Shelley.Reeves@acl.hhs.gov

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