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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision

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

At a glance

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision is a federal competitive grant from Administration for Community Living for the science & technology sector. Funding is $970K–$975K. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do not have 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); State governments; Nat. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$970K–$975K
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Forecasted

About this program

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (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. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that will promote independence and community living among people who are blind or who have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

Who can apply

Nonprofits that do not have 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); State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Special district governments; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. 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-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0313. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source