Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment (Research)
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings: 93.433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Last Updated: February 18, 2025
Description
The purpose of NIDILRR's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) is to conduct research or development projects that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially individuals with the greatest support needs, to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving employment 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 three field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment 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 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Timothy Beatty
timothy.beatty@acl.hhs.gov
timothy.beatty@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PKG00290064-instructions-1.pdf | PKG00290064-instructions-1.pdf | Jan 14, 2025 03:17 PM UTC |
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPEM-0112_1.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPEM-0112 (1).pdf | Feb 19, 2025 03:07 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: March 18, 2025
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$495,000
Award Floor
$500,000
Award Ceiling
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPEM-0112
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 14, 2025
Archive date:
September 30, 2025
