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
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
Grantor contact information
Description
Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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
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:
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
