This grant from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program aims to enhance services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act. It focuses on conducting advanced engineering research and development of innovative technologies to solve rehabilitation problems and remove environmental barriers. The program also supports demonstrating and evaluating these technologies, facilitating service delivery system changes, and stimulating the production and distribution of new equipment in the private sector, along with providing training. Specifically, this grant is for conducting research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments. The purpose is to promote positive health, function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. The project period is 60 months.
Opportunity ID: 357875
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Universal Design Applications |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 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 06, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $975,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $970,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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. Under this particular RERC priority, the grantee must conduct research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments that promote positive health and function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. This 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| These modifications have been made to the NOFO: In Section III.1, the first paragraph was removed. This paragraph described an Executive Order from the previous administration. In Section V, language in the Project Staff criterion was removed. Specifically, the language in the second factor — about sexual orientation and gender identity – was removed. |
Feb 19, 2025 | |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Universal Design Applications |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 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 06, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $975,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $970,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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. Under this particular RERC priority, the grantee must conduct research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments that promote positive health and function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. This 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Universal Design Applications |
| 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: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $975,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $970,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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. Under this particular RERC priority, the grantee must conduct research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments that promote positive health and function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. This 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 357875 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0120.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-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0120 | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Universal Design Applications | PKG00289793 | Dec 20, 2024 | Mar 06, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357875 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357875 ED_SF424_Supplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
357875 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357875 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357875 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357875 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
357875 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357875 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357875 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
357875 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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