science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · HHS-ACL

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment Among People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Administration for Community Living · HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPEM-0223

Closed

Award Range

$695K – $700K

Total Program Funding

$700K

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 5, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment Among People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Administration for Community Living. Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose to conduct research toward positive employment outcomes among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods. $695,000-$700,000 per award; $700,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (non-501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Private universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, City/township governments (+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...

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose to conduct research toward positive employment outcomes among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpem-0223-v2.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

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $695K
Maximum Award: $700K
Total Program Funding: $700K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
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

Angel Miles angel.miles@acl.hhs.gov

angel.miles@acl.hhs.gov

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