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

Administration for Community Living (HHS) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research) is a federal competitive grant from Administration for Community Living for the science & technology sector. Funding is $495K–$500K. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Special district gove. The application deadline is August 5, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$495K–$500K
Deadline
Aug 5, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

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.

Who can apply

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses. 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.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0221. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source