Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SIMS-0218
Grant for SCI Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center Operation
Buyer
Administration for Community Living
Posted
September 05, 2025
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SIMS-0218
NAICS
541720
This opportunity seeks a qualified organization to establish and operate the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center for the Administration for Community Living (ACL). - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of the national longitudinal database for SCI Model Systems Centers - Data quality assurance and rigorous research support - Training in SCI data collection and methodological consultation - Collaboration with SCI Model Systems Centers - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a research and data management grant - Eligibility limited to U.S.-based entities - Focus on improving independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act - Period of Performance: - 60 months total, divided into five 12-month budget periods - Estimated Funding: - $795,000 to $800,000 total grant value
Description
This grant opportunity aims to fund a center that will advance medical rehabilitation by improving the rigor and efficiency of scientific efforts to longitudinally assess the experiences and outcomes of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The center will maintain the national longitudinal database for data submitted by SCI Model Systems Centers, ensure high-quality data collection, support rigorous research, provide training, and offer methodological consultation. The project period is 60 months, divided into five 12-month budget periods. The grant supports research to improve services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act, focusing on independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.