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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with Disabilities

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Assistance Listings: 93.433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Description

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 promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • 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

Thomas Corfman (202) 795-7328

Email

Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov

Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

February 15, 2027

Estimated Application Due Date:

April 15, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

September 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$975,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$970,000

Award Minimum

$975,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

September 25, 2026

Archive date:

September 30, 2027

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