NIDILRR is offering the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Grant on Physical Access and Transportation. This grant aims to improve services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by funding advanced engineering research and development of innovative technologies. Its purpose is to solve rehabilitation problems and remove environmental barriers, specifically enhancing the accessibility and usability of homes, communities, and transportation options for people with disabilities. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate these technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. NIDILRR plans to award one grant for a 60-month project period in FY 2023, structured into five 12-month budget periods.
Opportunity ID: 342593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0095 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Physical Access and Transportation |
| 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: | Feb 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 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: | Apr 10, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $925,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $925,000 |
| Award Floor: | $920,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having 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. 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 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 that lead to new or improved products, devices, built environments, and technological advances that enhance (1) accessibility and usability of homes and communities for people with disabilities, or (2) access to safe, accessible, and useable transportation options for people with disabilities, or both. 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:
Thomas Corfman
Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov Email:Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 342593 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0095.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thomas Corfman Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov Email: Thomas.Corfman@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-REGE-0095 | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Physical Access and Transportation | PKG00279720 | Feb 07, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342593 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342593 ED_SF424_Supplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
342593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
342593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
342593 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342593 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
342593 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342593 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
342593 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
342593 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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