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Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) Grant Opportunity for Disability Research

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), through its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), is soliciting proposals for the Field Initiated Projects Program (Research): - Seeks research projects to generate new scientific knowledge or develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies that support the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities - Focus on individuals with the greatest support needs - Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, and township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Special district governments - Small businesses and for-profit organizations - Public and private institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations - Excludes foreign entities from eligibility - Estimated 13 awards available - Total program funding: $1,750,000 - Each award supports a 36-month project period (three 12-month budget periods) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified, as this is a research grant opportunity - Notable requirements: - Projects must be intensive and systematic research - Must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their inclusion and integration

Description

The Field Initiated Projects program aims to generate new knowledge through research or develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies to maximize inclusion and integration of people with disabilities into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic self-sufficiency. The program focuses on people with disabilities who have the greatest support needs. Grants support intensive, systematic studies to produce new scientific knowledge or better understanding of the subject. NIDILRR plans to make 13 awards with a 36-month project period, including three 12-month budget periods.

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