This NIDILRR grant is for establishing a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) to enhance services under the Rehabilitation Act. Its core purpose is to advance the utility of disability statistics and demographic data, thereby informing policies and practices that ensure full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities. This initiative will conduct well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities. Key objectives include analyzing nationally representative data, refining methods for surveying diverse disability populations, and translating research findings into actionable insights. Ultimately, this grant aims to benefit individuals with disabilities, their families, rehabilitation service providers, and policymakers by providing robust data to support improved outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 342572
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTGE-0028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Statistics and Demographics |
| 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: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 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: | Jun 05, 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: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Special district 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. 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 activities to advance the use and usefulness of disability statistics and demographic data to inform disability policies and practices toward providing full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities. This includes analyzing disability-relevant nationally representative data, improving methods for surveying people with a wide variety of disabilities, and conducting knowledge translation of findings and related disability data resources. 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:
Hugh Berry
hugh.berry@acl.hhs.gov Email:hugh.berry@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 342572 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTGE-0028.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hugh Berry hugh.berry@acl.hhs.gov Email: hugh.berry@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-RTGE-0028 | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Disability Statistics and Demographics | PKG00280993 | Apr 04, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342572 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342572 ED_SF424_Supplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
342572 SF424B-1.1.pdf
342572 SF424A-1.0.pdf
342572 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342572 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
342572 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342572 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
342572 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
342572 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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