The Federal Rehabilitation Programs Department offers the Field Initiated Projects (Development) grant to advance knowledge and create innovative solutions for individuals with disabilities. This grant aims to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that foster full societal inclusion, employment, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, particularly for those with severe disabilities. It also seeks to enhance the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Grantees will utilize research insights to develop practical models, tools, systems, devices, and intervention protocols that directly benefit the target population. This funding opportunity specifically supports development-focused proposals.
Opportunity ID: 329239
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) |
| 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: | 8 |
| 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: | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 Field Initiated (FI) Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. Another purpose of the FI Projects program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. In carrying out a development activity under an FI Projects development grant, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create models, methods, tools, systems, materials, devices, applications, standards, or intervention protocols, that are beneficial to the target population. Please note this will be the Funding Opportunity for FI Development proposals. |
| 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:
Theresa SanAgustin
Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov Email:Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 329239 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2021-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0012 (6).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Theresa SanAgustin Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov Email: Theresa.SanAgustin@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-2021-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0012 | Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) | PKG00263853 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329239 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
329239 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
329239 SF424B-1.1.pdf
329239 SF424A-1.0.pdf
329239 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
329239 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
329239 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
329239 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
329239 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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