Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221
Research Grant Opportunity: Community Living and Participation for People with Disabilities (DRRP Program)
Buyer
Administration for Community Living
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221
NAICS
541720, 541715
This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), via the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), seeks proposals for research projects under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) - Products/Services Requested: - Intensive, systematic research projects focused on community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities - Projects must generate new scientific knowledge or understanding in this field - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, city, township, state, special district, and county governments, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education - Foreign entities are not eligible - Emphasis on research, development, or a combination of both - Funding and Period of Performance: - Estimated funding range: $495,000 to $500,000 - Project period: 36 months, divided into three 12-month budget periods - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant rather than a product procurement
Description
This solicitation seeks research projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. Applicants must propose a research project that involves an intensive, systematic study to produce new scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject. The projects may be research, development, or a combination, with a 36-month project period divided into three 12-month budget periods. The funding opportunity is provided by the Administration for Community Living and supports various eligible applicants including governments, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions.