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DRRP Program Solicitation for Community Living and Participation Development Projects

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks proposals for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program focused on Community Living and Participation (Development). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research - Scope of Work: - Development projects to improve community living and participation outcomes for individuals with disabilities - Projects must leverage research knowledge to create: - Models - Methods - Tools - Applications - Devices (including prototype design and development) - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, government entities, and tribal organizations - Funding Details: - Up to two awards - Each award between $495,000 and $500,000 - 36-month project period (three 12-month budget periods) - Notable Requirements: - Focus on research and development services, not procurement of commercial products - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants propose their own solutions - Place of Performance: - Administration for Community Living (federal office) - No product line items or commercial OEMs are specified, as the solicitation is for R&D services.

Description

This solicitation seeks development projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Grantees must use research knowledge to create models, methods, tools, applications, and devices beneficial to the target population, including prototype design and development. The program offers grants with a 36-month project period, divided into three 12-month budget periods. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, government entities, and other organizations. The funding amount ranges from $495,000 to $500,000 with an expected two awards.

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