Deadline: 22-Mar-21
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking applications for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes among People with Disabilities.
The purpose of this RRTC is to generate new knowledge about employer practices that effectively support the hiring, retention, and advancement of employees with disabilities. This new knowledge will be generated and used by the RRTC to improve employer policies and practices that ultimately contribute to successful employment outcomes among people with disabilities. There are two basic types of ACL grants:
- Discretionary, or “competitive,” grants allow ACL to exercise discretion in selecting the projects to be funded and determining the amount of the award. Discretionary grants, once awarded, provide grantees with significant flexibility and control over how grant objectives are achieved (within the scope of the approved application). If the nature of the grant requires substantial ACL involvement, ACL will administer the grant as a cooperative agreement, which affords the agency a role in grant decision-making.
- Mandatory, or “formula,” grants are on-going programs, which require no application or competition. Eligibility and funding levels for mandatory grants are based on legislation which often uses a formula to determine the allocation of grant funds across eligible entities such as states.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $875,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants:
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized);
- 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;
- Private institutions of higher education;
- County governments;
- Others;
- Independent school districts;
- Special district governments;
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education;
- For profit organizations other than small businesses;
- State governments;
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments);
- City or township governments.
- Additional Information on Eligibility:
- States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations, IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. 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.
Application Submission
Complete the Application, including all required forms, assurances, and certifications. When complete, save the application to your computer.
- Be sure to click the Check for Errors button, which will validate your application and activate the Save and Submit button.
- Save and Submit only after you have double-checked your application for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the page limit. After you click Save and Submit, you will enter your username and password. Assuming you are registered with Grants.gov, you can click the Sign and Submit button to authenticate and submit your application.
- Watch your E-mail. You will receive a series of e-mails from Grants.gov that will help you track your application. You can get the same information by logging into your account at Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330205