DHHS-ACL: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of People with Developmental Disabilities for U.S.

Deadline: 28 May 2019

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for Administration for Community Living (ACL) to support Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders.

The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Funding Information

Award Ceiling: $875,000
Award Floor: $850,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants:

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