Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with the greatest support needs. In carrying out a research project under a Field Initiated Projects research grant, 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 scientific knowledge, or (2) better understanding of the subject, problem studied, or body of knowledge. Please note that this will be the funding opportunity for Field Initiated Projects Research proposals. We will invite Field Initiated Projects Development proposals under a separate announcement. NIDILRR plans to make 15 Field Initiated Projects awards. Grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods. NIDILRR's Field Initiated Projects will include a combination of research applications and development applications, depending on the combined ranking of individual research and development applications by the peer review panel.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
States; public or private agencies, incuding 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
Radha Holavanahalli
radha.holavanahalli@acl.hhs.gov
radha.holavanahalli@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0104.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0104.pdf | Oct 8, 2024 02:28 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2025
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$245,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0104
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:
October 8, 2024
Archive date:
September 30, 2025
