Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings: 93.433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The purpose of NIDILRR's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities,...
and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act).
Under this particular DRRP priority, the Center must conduct research and related activities toward services, technologies, and other interventions to support parents with disabilities in their parenting roles.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Kirstin Painter
Kirstin.Painter@acl.hhs.gov
Kirstin.Painter@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HHS--2021--ACL--NIDILRR--DPCP--0060.pdf | HHS--2021--ACL--NIDILRR--DPCP--0060.pdf | Mar 8, 2021 04:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 30, 2021
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$495,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2021-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0060
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:
1
Posted date:
March 8, 2021
Archive date:
July 30, 2021
