The Department of Health and Human Services offers a grant through the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program for Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities. The purpose of this grant is to conduct advanced engineering research to develop innovative technologies that address rehabilitation problems and environmental barriers for individuals aging with long-term disabilities. The program aims to enhance service delivery, stimulate the production of new technologies, and provide training opportunities to improve the quality of life for this population. Deadline for application submission is on Mar 26, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300028
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2018-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0264 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term 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 25, 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: | $925,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $925,000 |
| Award Floor: | $925,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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: | Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. The purpose of this particular RERC is to conduct research, development, and related activities toward innovative technological solutions, new knowledge, and new concepts that are intended to improve the lives of people aging with long-term 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 300028 Full Announcement-FULL_ANNOUNCEMENT -> HHS-2018-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0264 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-REGE-0264 | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities | PKG00237829 | Jan 25, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300028 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300028 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
300028 SF424B-1.1.pdf
300028 SF424A-1.0.pdf
300028 Project-1.1.pdf
300028 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
300028 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
300028 Budget-1.1.pdf
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