This grant from NIDILRR establishes a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on improving employment outcomes for people with physical disabilities. The RRTCs, funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, aim to enhance services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination. These activities benefit people with disabilities, their families, rehabilitation service providers, and policymakers. NIDILRR plans to award one grant in FY 2023, featuring a 60-month project period divided into five 12-month budget periods, contributing significantly to disability rehabilitation research.
Opportunity ID: 342556
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among 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: | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2023 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: | May 08, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $875,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | $870,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments 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 Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity 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 people with disabilities, family members or caregivers, rehabilitation service providers, 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. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity in FY 2023. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Timothy Beatty
timothy.beatty@acl.hhs.gov Email:timothy.beatty@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 342556 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0024.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Timothy Beatty timothy.beatty@acl.hhs.gov Email: timothy.beatty@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-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0024 | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among People with Physical Disabilities | PKG00280389 | Mar 07, 2023 | May 08, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342556 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342556 ED_SF424_Supplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
342556 SF424B-1.1.pdf
342556 SF424A-1.0.pdf
342556 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342556 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
342556 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342556 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
342556 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
342556 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf