Grant Program to Promote Community Living Among People with Disabilities (US)

Deadline: 23-Apr-21

The Administrator of the Administration for Community Living invites applications for a new award for fiscal year (FY) 2021 for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Interventions to Promote Community Living Among People with 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 RRTC must conduct rigorous research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities that contribute to improved community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding: $ 875,000;
Award Ceiling: $ 875,000;
Award Floor: $ 870,000;
Length of Project Period: 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods.

Eligibility Criteria

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
Individuals.
Private institutions of higher education.
State governments.
Special district governments.
County governments.
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
Independent school districts.
For-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
City or township governments.
Others.
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.