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

Administration for Community Living Nonprofit eligible

Looking for science & technology funding? Administration for Community Living is accepting applications for this award from 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-0222
CFDA
93.433

Opportunity description

Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a development project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes of individuals with disabilities. In carrying out a development project under this program, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create models, methods, tools, applications, and devices beneficial to the target population, including design and development of protypes and processes. 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

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

How to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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