National Paralysis Resource Center
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.325 -- Paralysis Resource Center
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
ACL intends to award funds over the next five years to support one (1) National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that will improve the health and quality of life of individuals living with paralysis of all ages, their families, and their support system by raising awareness of and facilitating access to a broad range of services relevant to individuals with paralysis. Through the activities of the NPRC, individuals living with paralysis and their support networks will be empowered to have increased confidence and independence, stronger support networks, and increased opportunities to be valued participants...
in all aspects of community living. The NPRC will operate a national resource and information center; make subawards to nonprofit community-based organizations that provide long-term services and supports to people living with paralysis; conduct promotional activities and outreach; increase support and resources available to people living with paralysis, their families and caregivers; and evaluate the activities of the Center using a variety of data, including performance measures. All activities funded under this grant will promote greater independence, equality, choice, and control for individuals living with paralysis and to help them more fully integrate into their communities. The award ceiling is $8,700,000, the award funding is $8,700,000 and the award floor is $8,700,000. The award date will be on or around July 1, 2021.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Elizabeth Leef
Elizabeth.leef@acl.hhs.gov
Government email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| National_Paralysis_Resource_Center_FAQs.pdf | National Paralysis Resource Center FAQs.pdf | May 4, 2021 08:38 PM UTC |
| HHS_2021_ACL_AOD_PRRC-0078.pdf | HHS_2021_ACL_AOD_PRRC-0078.pdf | Mar 30, 2021 03:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 15, 2021
Award
$43,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$8,700,000
Award Minimum
$8,700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2021-ACL-AOD-PRRC-0078
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 30, 2021
Archive date:
July 15, 2021
