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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research)

Administration for Community Living Nonprofit eligible

This open federal grant from Administration for Community Living supports science & technology-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 5, 2026. It provides awards up to $495K–$500K.

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Deadline
Aug 5, 2026
Award amount
Up to $495K–$500K
Expected awards
2
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221
CFDA
93.433

Opportunity description

Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. In carrying out a research project under this program, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new or full scientific knowledge or (2) understanding of the subject or problem studied. NIDILRR's field-initiated DRRP awards in the community living and participation domain will be (1) research projects, (2) development projects, or (3) a combination of research and development projects, depending on the ranking of applications provided by the peer review panel. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • City or township governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • State governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • County governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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.

Funding

Award floor
$495K
Award ceiling
$500K

Agency contact

Administration for Community Living

Maureen Linden maureen.linden@acl.hhs.gov

maureen.linden@acl.hhs.gov

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