Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research)

HHS-ACL Posted HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221

Description

Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. In carrying out a research project under this program, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new or full scientific knowledge or (2) understanding of the subject or problem studied. NIDILRR's field-initiated DRRP awards in the community living and participation domain will be (1) research projects, (2) development projects, or (3) a combination of research and development projects, depending on the ranking of applications provided by the peer review panel. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

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.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$495,000.00
Award Ceiling
$500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$500,000.00
Expected Awards
2
Key Dates
Posted
July 6, 2026
Closes
August 5, 2026 4d
Archive Date
September 30, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Administration for Community Living
Agency Code
HHS-ACL
Funding Instrument
Other