The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research is offering a grant through the RRTC program to conduct research and training activities aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with physical disabilities. The grant, funded by the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, focuses on enhancing services under the Rehabilitation Act through research, training, and technical assistance. Applications are accepted until March 26, 2018, to support rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, policymakers, and other stakeholders in advancing employment opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
Opportunity ID: 299919
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2018-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0261 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.433 — ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2018 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2018 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $875,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | $850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Independent school districts 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) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | 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 rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes of people with physical disabilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Barrett
Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email:Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 299919 Full Announcement-FULL_ANNOUNCEMENT -> HHS-2018-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0261Employment RRTC final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Barrett Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email: Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.433 | HHS-2018-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0261 | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities | PKG00237825 | Jan 24, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299919 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
299919 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
299919 SF424B-1.1.pdf
299919 SF424A-1.0.pdf
299919 Project-1.1.pdf
299919 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
299919 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
299919 Budget-1.1.pdf
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