science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · HHS-ACL

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

Administration for Community Living · HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPAD-0220

Closed

Award Range

$845K – $850K

Total Program Funding

$850K

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 23, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

ACL DRRP single-award grant ($845K-$850K) for a specific disability research topic related to Americans with disabilities. Same program structure as the multi-award DRRP (applied research producing practical outcomes) but for one particular research priority area designated by NIDILRR for this cycle.

Who Should Apply

Research institutions with specific expertise in the designated disability topic for this award cycle. Same requirements as the broader DRRP program.

Who Should NOT Apply

Same exclusions as the broader DRRP — basic researchers without disability focus, non-research entities, or institutions without disability community engagement.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must address the specific disability research topic designated for this award
•Must produce practical tools, interventions, or guidelines
•Must involve people with disabilities in research design
•Single award of $845K-$850K
•Must advance knowledge AND practice simultaneously
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Single-award DRRPs are highly competitive because only one team wins. Read the specific topic description carefully — your proposal must match exactly what they're asking for. If the topic is slightly outside your expertise, don't stretch to fit. Wait for a cycle where the topic aligns perfectly with your work.

Competitiveness: High — single award for a specific research topic. 5-15 applications typical, with established NIDILRR researchers having significant advantages.

What This Grant Funds

Under this particular opportunity, a DRRP must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the ADA National Network"s grantees. Specifically, among other requirements to be described in the funding opportunity announcement, the ADA KT Center must coordinate and support KT activities of the ADA National Network, conduct research aimed at improving knowledge translation on the ADA, manage and maintain the Outcome Measurement System (OMS) database, and organize and support an ADA research conference. The grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpad-0220.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

For-Profit Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsState GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSmall BusinessesSpecial District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)County GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $845K
Maximum Award: $850K
Total Program Funding: $850K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
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

Linda Vo Linda.Vo@acl.hhs.gov

Linda.Vo@acl.hhs.gov

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